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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,374.89, 444,905.36 and 179,144.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,374.89, 444,905.36 and 179,144.16 is: 247,234.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,374.89 : 444,905.36 = 179,144.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,374.89/444,905.36 = 179,144.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,374.89x = 444,905.36 × 179,144.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,374.89x = 79,702,195,104.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,702,195,104.37/322,374.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,234.50

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