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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,359.50, 444,847.32 and 179,115.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,359.50, 444,847.32 and 179,115.86 is: 247,175.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,359.50 : 444,847.32 = 179,115.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,359.50/444,847.32 = 179,115.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,359.50x = 444,847.32 × 179,115.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,359.50x = 79,679,210,290.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,679,210,290.50/322,359.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,175.00

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