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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,189.97, 444,609.78 and 178,959.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,189.97, 444,609.78 and 178,959.14 is: 246,956.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,189.97 : 444,609.78 = 178,959.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,189.97/444,609.78 = 178,959.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,189.97x = 444,609.78 × 178,959.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,189.97x = 79,566,983,864.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,566,983,864.39/322,189.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,956.74

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