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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,671.84, 445,297.92 and 177,483.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,671.84, 445,297.92 and 177,483.76 is: 244,933.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,671.84 : 445,297.92 = 177,483.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,671.84/445,297.92 = 177,483.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,671.84x = 445,297.92 × 177,483.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,671.84x = 79,033,149,161.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,033,149,161.78/322,671.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,933.52

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