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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,553.94, 445,139.63 and 179,316.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,553.94, 445,139.63 and 179,316.38 is: 247,465.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,553.94 : 445,139.63 = 179,316.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,553.94/445,139.63 = 179,316.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,553.94x = 445,139.63 × 179,316.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,553.94x = 79,820,824,596.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,820,824,596.30/322,553.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,465.04

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