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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,392.24, 444,887.82 and 179,151

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,392.24, 444,887.82 and 179,151 is: 247,220.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,392.24 : 444,887.82 = 179,151 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,392.24/444,887.82 = 179,151/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,392.24x = 444,887.82 × 179,151
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,392.24x = 79,702,097,840.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,702,097,840.82/322,392.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,220.89

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