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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,394.52, 444,901.23 and 179,151.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,394.52, 444,901.23 and 179,151.56 is: 247,227.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,394.52 : 444,901.23 = 179,151.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,394.52/444,901.23 = 179,151.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,394.52x = 444,901.23 × 179,151.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,394.52x = 79,704,747,175.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,704,747,175.91/322,394.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,227.36

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