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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,367.46, 444,871.53 and 179,124.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,367.46, 444,871.53 and 179,124.90 is: 247,194.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,367.46 : 444,871.53 = 179,124.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,367.46/444,871.53 = 179,124.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,367.46x = 444,871.53 × 179,124.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,367.46x = 79,687,568,324.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,687,568,324.10/322,367.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,194.83

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