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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,452, 444,991.32 and 179,218.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,452, 444,991.32 and 179,218.08 is: 247,325.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,452 : 444,991.32 = 179,218.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,452/444,991.32 = 179,218.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,452x = 444,991.32 × 179,218.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,452x = 79,750,489,987.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,750,489,987.07/322,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,325.15

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