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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,558.29, 445,141.86 and 177,375.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,558.29, 445,141.86 and 177,375.08 is: 244,783.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,558.29 : 445,141.86 = 177,375.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,558.29/445,141.86 = 177,375.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,558.29x = 445,141.86 × 177,375.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,558.29x = 78,957,073,598.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,957,073,598.87/322,558.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,783.89

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