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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,359.39, 444,836.40 and 179,114.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,359.39, 444,836.40 and 179,114.53 is: 247,167.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,359.39 : 444,836.40 = 179,114.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,359.39/444,836.40 = 179,114.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,359.39x = 444,836.40 × 179,114.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,359.39x = 79,676,662,712.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,676,662,712.89/322,359.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,167.18

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