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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,666.17, 445,290.11 and 177,478.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,666.17, 445,290.11 and 177,478.09 is: 244,925.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,666.17 : 445,290.11 = 177,478.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,666.17/445,290.11 = 177,478.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,666.17x = 445,290.11 × 177,478.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,666.17x = 79,029,236,883.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,029,236,883.62/322,666.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,925.70

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