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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,437.92, 444,950.58 and 179,206.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,437.92, 444,950.58 and 179,206.76 is: 247,297.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,437.92 : 444,950.58 = 179,206.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,437.92/444,950.58 = 179,206.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,437.92x = 444,950.58 × 179,206.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,437.92x = 79,738,151,801.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,738,151,801.92/322,437.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,297.69

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