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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,247.54, 444,689.24 and 179,016.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,247.54, 444,689.24 and 179,016.60 is: 247,036.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,247.54 : 444,689.24 = 179,016.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,247.54/444,689.24 = 179,016.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,247.54x = 444,689.24 × 179,016.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,247.54x = 79,606,755,801.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,606,755,801.38/322,247.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,036.04

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