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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,259.64, 444,717.99 and 179,033.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,259.64, 444,717.99 and 179,033.10 is: 247,065.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,259.64 : 444,717.99 = 179,033.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,259.64/444,717.99 = 179,033.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,259.64x = 444,717.99 × 179,033.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,259.64x = 79,619,240,375.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,619,240,375.47/322,259.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,065.50

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