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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,732, 445,367.68 and 177,534.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,732, 445,367.68 and 177,534.65 is: 244,996.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,732 : 445,367.68 = 177,534.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,732/445,367.68 = 177,534.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,732x = 445,367.68 × 177,534.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,732x = 79,068,195,190.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,068,195,190.11/322,732
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,996.45

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