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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,513.14, 445,073.43 and 177,325.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,513.14, 445,073.43 and 177,325.02 is: 244,711.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,513.14 : 445,073.43 = 177,325.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,513.14/445,073.43 = 177,325.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,513.14x = 445,073.43 × 177,325.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,513.14x = 78,922,654,876.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,922,654,876.22/322,513.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,711.44

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