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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,226.14, 444,671.84 and 178,999.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,226.14, 444,671.84 and 178,999.52 is: 247,019.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,226.14 : 444,671.84 = 178,999.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,226.14/444,671.84 = 178,999.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,226.14x = 444,671.84 × 178,999.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,226.14x = 79,596,045,917.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,596,045,917.52/322,226.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,019.21

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