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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,274.96, 444,729.48 and 179,031.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,274.96, 444,729.48 and 179,031.28 is: 247,057.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,274.96 : 444,729.48 = 179,031.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,274.96/444,729.48 = 179,031.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,274.96x = 444,729.48 × 179,031.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,274.96x = 79,620,488,058.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,620,488,058.13/322,274.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,057.63

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