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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,210.78, 444,603.99 and 178,972.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,210.78, 444,603.99 and 178,972.06 is: 246,955.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,210.78 : 444,603.99 = 178,972.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,210.78/444,603.99 = 178,972.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,210.78x = 444,603.99 × 178,972.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,210.78x = 79,571,691,974.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,571,691,974.52/322,210.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,955.40

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