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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,236.64, 444,686.34 and 179,010.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,236.64, 444,686.34 and 179,010.01 is: 247,033.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,236.64 : 444,686.34 = 179,010.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,236.64/444,686.34 = 179,010.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,236.64x = 444,686.34 × 179,010.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,236.64x = 79,603,306,170.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,603,306,170.26/322,236.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,033.69

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