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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,253.52, 444,694.77 and 179,022.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,253.52, 444,694.77 and 179,022.30 is: 247,042.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,253.52 : 444,694.77 = 179,022.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,253.52/444,694.77 = 179,022.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,253.52x = 444,694.77 × 179,022.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,253.52x = 79,610,280,523.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,610,280,523.37/322,253.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,042.39

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