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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,258.64, 444,716.60 and 179,032.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,258.64, 444,716.60 and 179,032.10 is: 247,064.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,258.64 : 444,716.60 = 179,032.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,258.64/444,716.60 = 179,032.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,258.64x = 444,716.60 × 179,032.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,258.64x = 79,618,546,802.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,618,546,802.86/322,258.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,064.12

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