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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,226.89, 444,672.88 and 179,000.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,226.89, 444,672.88 and 179,000.26 is: 247,020.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,226.89 : 444,672.88 = 179,000.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,226.89/444,672.88 = 179,000.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,226.89x = 444,672.88 × 179,000.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,226.89x = 79,596,561,134.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,596,561,134.95/322,226.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,020.23

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