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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,512.81, 445,029.00 and 177,294.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,512.81, 445,029.00 and 177,294.65 is: 244,645.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,512.81 : 445,029.00 = 177,294.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,512.81/445,029.00 = 177,294.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,512.81x = 445,029.00 × 177,294.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,512.81x = 78,901,257,904.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,901,257,904.85/322,512.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,645.35

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