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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,456.12, 444,986.23 and 179,213.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,456.12, 444,986.23 and 179,213.09 is: 247,312.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,456.12 : 444,986.23 = 179,213.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,456.12/444,986.23 = 179,213.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,456.12x = 444,986.23 × 179,213.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,456.12x = 79,747,354,612.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,747,354,612.79/322,456.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,312.27

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