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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,365.76, 444,855.92 and 179,122.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,365.76, 444,855.92 and 179,122.12 is: 247,183.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,365.76 : 444,855.92 = 179,122.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,365.76/444,855.92 = 179,122.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,365.76x = 444,855.92 × 179,122.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,365.76x = 79,683,533,477.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,683,533,477.20/322,365.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,183.62

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