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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,358.39, 444,835.02 and 179,113.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,358.39, 444,835.02 and 179,113.53 is: 247,165.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,358.39 : 444,835.02 = 179,113.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,358.39/444,835.02 = 179,113.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,358.39x = 444,835.02 × 179,113.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,358.39x = 79,675,970,699.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,675,970,699.82/322,358.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,165.81

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