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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,393.08, 444,882.03 and 179,144.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,393.08, 444,882.03 and 179,144.58 is: 247,208.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,393.08 : 444,882.03 = 179,144.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,393.08/444,882.03 = 179,144.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,393.08x = 444,882.03 × 179,144.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,393.08x = 79,698,204,413.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,698,204,413.90/322,393.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,208.17

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