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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,550.30, 445,146.33 and 179,323.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,550.30, 445,146.33 and 179,323.67 is: 247,481.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,550.30 : 445,146.33 = 179,323.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,550.30/445,146.33 = 179,323.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,550.30x = 445,146.33 × 179,323.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,550.30x = 79,825,273,582.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,825,273,582.63/322,550.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,481.63

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