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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,465.14, 444,981.33 and 179,216.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,465.14, 444,981.33 and 179,216.46 is: 247,307.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,465.14 : 444,981.33 = 179,216.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,465.14/444,981.33 = 179,216.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,465.14x = 444,981.33 × 179,216.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,465.14x = 79,747,978,728.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,747,978,728.69/322,465.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,307.29

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