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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,592.94, 445,152.93 and 179,344.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,592.94, 445,152.93 and 179,344.26 is: 247,481.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,592.94 : 445,152.93 = 179,344.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,592.94/445,152.93 = 179,344.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,592.94x = 445,152.93 × 179,344.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,592.94x = 79,835,622,817.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,835,622,817.68/322,592.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,481.00

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