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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,375.02, 444,868.68 and 179,131.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,375.02, 444,868.68 and 179,131.38 is: 247,196.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,375.02 : 444,868.68 = 179,131.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,375.02/444,868.68 = 179,131.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,375.02x = 444,868.68 × 179,131.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,375.02x = 79,689,940,567.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,689,940,567.18/322,375.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,196.39

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