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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,457.12, 444,957 and 179,194.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,457.12, 444,957 and 179,194.04 is: 247,268.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,457.12 : 444,957 = 179,194.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,457.12/444,957 = 179,194.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,457.12x = 444,957 × 179,194.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,457.12x = 79,733,642,456.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,733,642,456.28/322,457.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,268.98

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