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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,391.52, 444,897.09 and 179,148.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,391.52, 444,897.09 and 179,148.56 is: 247,223.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,391.52 : 444,897.09 = 179,148.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,391.52/444,897.09 = 179,148.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,391.52x = 444,897.09 × 179,148.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,391.52x = 79,702,670,797.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,702,670,797.21/322,391.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,223.22

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