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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,173.38, 444,619.34 and 178,933.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,173.38, 444,619.34 and 178,933.07 is: 246,938.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,173.38 : 444,619.34 = 178,933.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,173.38/444,619.34 = 178,933.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,173.38x = 444,619.34 × 178,933.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,173.38x = 79,557,100,369.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,557,100,369.81/322,173.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,938.78

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