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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,251.04, 444,694.08 and 179,020.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,251.04, 444,694.08 and 179,020.09 is: 247,040.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,251.04 : 444,694.08 = 179,020.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,251.04/444,694.08 = 179,020.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,251.04x = 444,694.08 × 179,020.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,251.04x = 79,609,174,224.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,609,174,224.07/322,251.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,040.86

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