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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,388.57, 444,875.83 and 179,140.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,388.57, 444,875.83 and 179,140.07 is: 247,201.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,388.57 : 444,875.83 = 179,140.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,388.57/444,875.83 = 179,140.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,388.57x = 444,875.83 × 179,140.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,388.57x = 79,695,087,991.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,695,087,991.85/322,388.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,201.96

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