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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,481.18, 445,014.78 and 179,237.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,481.18, 445,014.78 and 179,237.54 is: 247,342.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,481.18 : 445,014.78 = 179,237.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,481.18/445,014.78 = 179,237.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,481.18x = 445,014.78 × 179,237.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,481.18x = 79,763,354,430.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,763,354,430.84/322,481.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,342.66

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