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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,374.02, 444,867.30 and 179,130.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,374.02, 444,867.30 and 179,130.38 is: 247,195.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,374.02 : 444,867.30 = 179,130.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,374.02/444,867.30 = 179,130.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,374.02x = 444,867.30 × 179,130.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,374.02x = 79,689,246,274.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,689,246,274.24/322,374.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,195.01

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