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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,573.44, 445,130.58 and 179,329.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,573.44, 445,130.58 and 179,329.80 is: 247,463.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,573.44 : 445,130.58 = 179,329.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,573.44/445,130.58 = 179,329.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,573.44x = 445,130.58 × 179,329.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,573.44x = 79,825,177,885.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,825,177,885.28/322,573.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,463.58

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