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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,186.46, 444,604.95 and 178,955.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,186.46, 444,604.95 and 178,955.64 is: 246,951.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,186.46 : 444,604.95 = 178,955.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,186.46/444,604.95 = 178,955.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,186.46x = 444,604.95 × 178,955.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,186.46x = 79,564,563,374.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,564,563,374.42/322,186.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,951.92

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