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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,284.16, 444,727.80 and 179,032

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,284.16, 444,727.80 and 179,032 is: 247,050.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,284.16 : 444,727.80 = 179,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,284.16/444,727.80 = 179,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,284.16x = 444,727.80 × 179,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,284.16x = 79,620,507,489.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,620,507,489.60/322,284.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,050.64

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