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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,403.04, 444,926.98 and 179,169.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,403.04, 444,926.98 and 179,169.12 is: 247,259.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,403.04 : 444,926.98 = 179,169.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,403.04/444,926.98 = 179,169.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,403.04x = 444,926.98 × 179,169.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,403.04x = 79,717,175,470.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,717,175,470.86/322,403.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,259.38

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