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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,571.38, 445,123.29 and 179,322.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,571.38, 445,123.29 and 179,322.70 is: 247,451.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,571.38 : 445,123.29 = 179,322.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,571.38/445,123.29 = 179,322.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,571.38x = 445,123.29 × 179,322.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,571.38x = 79,820,710,195.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,820,710,195.68/322,571.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,451.31

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