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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,348.82, 444,856.46 and 179,111.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,348.82, 444,856.46 and 179,111.25 is: 247,181.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,348.82 : 444,856.46 = 179,111.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,348.82/444,856.46 = 179,111.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,348.82x = 444,856.46 × 179,111.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,348.82x = 79,678,795,725.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,678,795,725.62/322,348.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,181.91

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