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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,358.89, 444,835.71 and 179,114.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,358.89, 444,835.71 and 179,114.03 is: 247,166.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,358.89 : 444,835.71 = 179,114.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,358.89/444,835.71 = 179,114.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,358.89x = 444,835.71 × 179,114.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,358.89x = 79,676,316,706.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,676,316,706.01/322,358.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,166.49

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