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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,248.54, 444,690.63 and 179,017.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,248.54, 444,690.63 and 179,017.59 is: 247,037.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,248.54 : 444,690.63 = 179,017.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,248.54/444,690.63 = 179,017.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,248.54x = 444,690.63 × 179,017.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,248.54x = 79,607,444,878.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,607,444,878.18/322,248.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,037.41

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