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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,665.32, 445,288.96 and 177,477.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,665.32, 445,288.96 and 177,477.24 is: 244,924.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,665.32 : 445,288.96 = 177,477.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,665.32/445,288.96 = 177,477.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,665.32x = 445,288.96 × 177,477.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,665.32x = 79,028,657,514.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,028,657,514.95/322,665.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,924.55

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