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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,668.32, 445,293.10 and 177,480.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,668.32, 445,293.10 and 177,480.24 is: 244,928.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,668.32 : 445,293.10 = 177,480.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,668.32/445,293.10 = 177,480.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,668.32x = 445,293.10 × 177,480.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,668.32x = 79,030,726,258.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,030,726,258.34/322,668.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,928.68

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