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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,227.44, 444,674.10 and 177,042.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,227.44, 444,674.10 and 177,042.58 is: 244,318.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,227.44 : 444,674.10 = 177,042.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,227.44/444,674.10 = 177,042.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,227.44x = 444,674.10 × 177,042.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,227.44x = 78,726,249,923.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,726,249,923.18/322,227.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,318.89

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