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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,199.69, 444,623.20 and 178,968.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,199.69, 444,623.20 and 178,968.89 is: 246,970.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,199.69 : 444,623.20 = 178,968.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,199.69/444,623.20 = 178,968.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,199.69x = 444,623.20 × 178,968.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,199.69x = 79,573,720,572.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,573,720,572.25/322,199.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,970.20

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