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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,367.76, 444,858.67 and 179,124.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,367.76, 444,858.67 and 179,124.12 is: 247,186.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,367.76 : 444,858.67 = 179,124.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,367.76/444,858.67 = 179,124.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,367.76x = 444,858.67 × 179,124.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,367.76x = 79,684,917,788.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,684,917,788.12/322,367.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,186.37

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