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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,187.76, 444,780.72 and 201,396.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,187.76, 444,780.72 and 201,396.24 is: 278,027.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,187.76 : 444,780.72 = 201,396.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,187.76/444,780.72 = 201,396.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,187.76x = 444,780.72 × 201,396.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,187.76x = 89,577,164,632.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,577,164,632.49/322,187.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,027.83

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