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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,210.88, 444,659.04 and 178,964

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,210.88, 444,659.04 and 178,964 is: 246,974.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,210.88 : 444,659.04 = 178,964 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,210.88/444,659.04 = 178,964/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,210.88x = 444,659.04 × 178,964
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,210.88x = 79,577,960,434.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,577,960,434.56/322,210.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,974.78

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