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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,393.24, 444,889.20 and 179,152

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,393.24, 444,889.20 and 179,152 is: 247,222.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,393.24 : 444,889.20 = 179,152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,393.24/444,889.20 = 179,152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,393.24x = 444,889.20 × 179,152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,393.24x = 79,702,789,958.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,702,789,958.40/322,393.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,222.27

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