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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,570.38, 445,121.91 and 179,321.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,570.38, 445,121.91 and 179,321.70 is: 247,449.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,570.38 : 445,121.91 = 179,321.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,570.38/445,121.91 = 179,321.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,570.38x = 445,121.91 × 179,321.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,570.38x = 79,820,017,608.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,820,017,608.45/322,570.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,449.93

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