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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,288.16, 444,733.32 and 179,036

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,288.16, 444,733.32 and 179,036 is: 247,056.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,288.16 : 444,733.32 = 179,036 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,288.16/444,733.32 = 179,036/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,288.16x = 444,733.32 × 179,036
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,288.16x = 79,623,274,679.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,623,274,679.52/322,288.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,056.16

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