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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,256.81, 444,699.30 and 179,025.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,256.81, 444,699.30 and 179,025.59 is: 247,046.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,256.81 : 444,699.30 = 179,025.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,256.81/444,699.30 = 179,025.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,256.81x = 444,699.30 × 179,025.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,256.81x = 79,612,552,331.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,612,552,331.59/322,256.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,046.92

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