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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,237.14, 444,687.03 and 179,010.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,237.14, 444,687.03 and 179,010.51 is: 247,034.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,237.14 : 444,687.03 = 179,010.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,237.14/444,687.03 = 179,010.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,237.14x = 444,687.03 × 179,010.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,237.14x = 79,603,652,030.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,603,652,030.69/322,237.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,034.38

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