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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,343.85, 444,826.49 and 179,104.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,343.85, 444,826.49 and 179,104.26 is: 247,159.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,343.85 : 444,826.49 = 179,104.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,343.85/444,826.49 = 179,104.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,343.85x = 444,826.49 × 179,104.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,343.85x = 79,670,320,092.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,670,320,092.43/322,343.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,159.42

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