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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,202.28, 444,639.28 and 178,975.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,202.28, 444,639.28 and 178,975.68 is: 246,986.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,202.28 : 444,639.28 = 178,975.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,202.28/444,639.28 = 178,975.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,202.28x = 444,639.28 × 178,975.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,202.28x = 79,579,617,492.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,579,617,492.71/322,202.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,986.51

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