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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,573.38, 445,126.02 and 179,324.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,573.38, 445,126.02 and 179,324.70 is: 247,454.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,573.38 : 445,126.02 = 179,324.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,573.38/445,126.02 = 179,324.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,573.38x = 445,126.02 × 179,324.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,573.38x = 79,822,089,998.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,822,089,998.69/322,573.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,454.05

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