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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,473.24, 444,993.90 and 179,228.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,473.24, 444,993.90 and 179,228.34 is: 247,324.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,473.24 : 444,993.90 = 179,228.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,473.24/444,993.90 = 179,228.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,473.24x = 444,993.90 × 179,228.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,473.24x = 79,755,518,007.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,755,518,007.13/322,473.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,324.45

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