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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,565.04, 445,154.91 and 179,327.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,565.04, 445,154.91 and 179,327.46 is: 247,480.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,565.04 : 445,154.91 = 179,327.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,565.04/445,154.91 = 179,327.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,565.04x = 445,154.91 × 179,327.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,565.04x = 79,828,499,316.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,828,499,316.83/322,565.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,480.32

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