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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,225.89, 444,671.51 and 178,999.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,225.89, 444,671.51 and 178,999.26 is: 247,018.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,225.89 : 444,671.51 = 178,999.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,225.89/444,671.51 = 178,999.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,225.89x = 444,671.51 × 178,999.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,225.89x = 79,595,870,338.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,595,870,338.09/322,225.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,018.85

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