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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,250.79, 444,693.73 and 179,019.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,250.79, 444,693.73 and 179,019.84 is: 247,040.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,250.79 : 444,693.73 = 179,019.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,250.79/444,693.73 = 179,019.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,250.79x = 444,693.73 × 179,019.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,250.79x = 79,609,000,393.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,609,000,393.60/322,250.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,040.51

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