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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,553.82, 445,139.46 and 179,316.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,553.82, 445,139.46 and 179,316.25 is: 247,464.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,553.82 : 445,139.46 = 179,316.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,553.82/445,139.46 = 179,316.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,553.82x = 445,139.46 × 179,316.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,553.82x = 79,820,738,245.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,820,738,245.93/322,553.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,464.87

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