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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,231.14, 444,678.75 and 179,004.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,231.14, 444,678.75 and 179,004.51 is: 247,026.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,231.14 : 444,678.75 = 179,004.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,231.14/444,678.75 = 179,004.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,231.14x = 444,678.75 × 179,004.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,231.14x = 79,599,501,751.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,599,501,751.16/322,231.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,026.10

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