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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,539.16, 445,120.50 and 179,302.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,539.16, 445,120.50 and 179,302.12 is: 247,446.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,539.16 : 445,120.50 = 179,302.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,539.16/445,120.50 = 179,302.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,539.16x = 445,120.50 × 179,302.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,539.16x = 79,811,049,305.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,811,049,305.46/322,539.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,446.08

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