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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,190.22, 444,610.13 and 178,959.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,190.22, 444,610.13 and 178,959.39 is: 246,957.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,190.22 : 444,610.13 = 178,959.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,190.22/444,610.13 = 178,959.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,190.22x = 444,610.13 × 178,959.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,190.22x = 79,567,156,757.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,567,156,757.82/322,190.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,957.08

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