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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,272.61, 446,151.24 and 178,093.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,272.61, 446,151.24 and 178,093.27 is: 245,788.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,272.61 : 446,151.24 = 178,093.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,272.61/446,151.24 = 178,093.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,272.61x = 446,151.24 × 178,093.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,272.61x = 79,456,530,124.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,456,530,124.93/323,272.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,788.01

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