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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,540.32, 445,066.88 and 177,322.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,540.32, 445,066.88 and 177,322.21 is: 244,683.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,540.32 : 445,066.88 = 177,322.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,540.32/445,066.88 = 177,322.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,540.32x = 445,066.88 × 177,322.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,540.32x = 78,920,240,760.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,920,240,760.13/322,540.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,683.33

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