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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,250.04, 444,692.70 and 179,019.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,250.04, 444,692.70 and 179,019.09 is: 247,039.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,250.04 : 444,692.70 = 179,019.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,250.04/444,692.70 = 179,019.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,250.04x = 444,692.70 × 179,019.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,250.04x = 79,608,482,483.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,608,482,483.64/322,250.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,039.48

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