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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,669.48, 445,294.62 and 177,481.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,669.48, 445,294.62 and 177,481.38 is: 244,930.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,669.48 : 445,294.62 = 177,481.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,669.48/445,294.62 = 177,481.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,669.48x = 445,294.62 × 177,481.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,669.48x = 79,031,503,664.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,031,503,664.18/322,669.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,930.21

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