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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,281.34, 444,758.40 and 179,052.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,281.34, 444,758.40 and 179,052.82 is: 247,098.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,281.34 : 444,758.40 = 179,052.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,281.34/444,758.40 = 179,052.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,281.34x = 444,758.40 × 179,052.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,281.34x = 79,635,245,738.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,635,245,738.69/322,281.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,098.53

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