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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,467.21, 444,985.65 and 179,222.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,467.21, 444,985.65 and 179,222.36 is: 247,316.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,467.21 : 444,985.65 = 179,222.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,467.21/444,985.65 = 179,222.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,467.21x = 444,985.65 × 179,222.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,467.21x = 79,751,376,134.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,751,376,134.21/322,467.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,316.23

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