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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,447.23, 444,973.95 and 179,204.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,447.23, 444,973.95 and 179,204.40 is: 247,300.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,447.23 : 444,973.95 = 179,204.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,447.23/444,973.95 = 179,204.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,447.23x = 444,973.95 × 179,204.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,447.23x = 79,741,289,725.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,741,289,725.38/322,447.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,300.28

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