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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,172.15, 444,603.06 and 176,984.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,172.15, 444,603.06 and 176,984.06 is: 244,241.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,172.15 : 444,603.06 = 176,984.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,172.15/444,603.06 = 176,984.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,172.15x = 444,603.06 × 176,984.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,172.15x = 78,687,654,647.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,687,654,647.22/322,172.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,241.02

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