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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,563.94, 445,113.03 and 179,315.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,563.94, 445,113.03 and 179,315.26 is: 247,441.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,563.94 : 445,113.03 = 179,315.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,563.94/445,113.03 = 179,315.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,563.94x = 445,113.03 × 179,315.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,563.94x = 79,815,558,920.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,815,558,920.04/322,563.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,441.04

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