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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,184.96, 444,602.88 and 178,954.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,184.96, 444,602.88 and 178,954.14 is: 246,949.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,184.96 : 444,602.88 = 178,954.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,184.96/444,602.88 = 178,954.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,184.96x = 444,602.88 × 178,954.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,184.96x = 79,563,526,031.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,563,526,031.92/322,184.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,949.85

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