Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,553.57, 445,139.11 and 179,316
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 322,553.57, 445,139.11 and 179,316 is: 247,464.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
322,553.57 : 445,139.11 = 179,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
322,553.57/445,139.11 = 179,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
322,553.57x = 445,139.11 × 179,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
322,553.57x = 79,820,564,872.91 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 79,820,564,872.91/322,553.57 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 247,464.53
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