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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,671.97, 445,298.07 and 177,483.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,671.97, 445,298.07 and 177,483.88 is: 244,933.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,671.97 : 445,298.07 = 177,483.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,671.97/445,298.07 = 177,483.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,671.97x = 445,298.07 × 177,483.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,671.97x = 79,033,229,220.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,033,229,220.11/322,671.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,933.67

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