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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,273.61, 446,152.62 and 178,094.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,273.61, 446,152.62 and 178,094.27 is: 245,789.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,273.61 : 446,152.62 = 178,094.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,273.61/446,152.62 = 178,094.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,273.61x = 446,152.62 × 178,094.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,273.61x = 79,457,225,167.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,457,225,167.49/323,273.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,789.40

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