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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,481.24, 445,004.92 and 179,236.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,481.24, 445,004.92 and 179,236.36 is: 247,335.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,481.24 : 445,004.92 = 179,236.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,481.24/445,004.92 = 179,236.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,481.24x = 445,004.92 × 179,236.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,481.24x = 79,761,062,042.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,761,062,042.89/322,481.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,335.51

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