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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,312.19, 444,804.66 and 179,072.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,312.19, 444,804.66 and 179,072.24 is: 247,127.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,312.19 : 444,804.66 = 179,072.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,312.19/444,804.66 = 179,072.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,312.19x = 444,804.66 × 179,072.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,312.19x = 79,652,164,604.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,652,164,604.62/322,312.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,127.38

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