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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,235.64, 444,684.96 and 179,009.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,235.64, 444,684.96 and 179,009.01 is: 247,032.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,235.64 : 444,684.96 = 179,009.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,235.64/444,684.96 = 179,009.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,235.64x = 444,684.96 × 179,009.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,235.64x = 79,602,614,451.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,602,614,451.49/322,235.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,032.31

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