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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,176.30, 444,603.78 and 178,932.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,176.30, 444,603.78 and 178,932.66 is: 246,927.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,176.30 : 444,603.78 = 178,932.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,176.30/444,603.78 = 178,932.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,176.30x = 444,603.78 × 178,932.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,176.30x = 79,554,137,001.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,554,137,001.45/322,176.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,927.34

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