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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,597.68, 445,195.08 and 179,363.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,597.68, 445,195.08 and 179,363.76 is: 247,527.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,597.68 : 445,195.08 = 179,363.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,597.68/445,195.08 = 179,363.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,597.68x = 445,195.08 × 179,363.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,597.68x = 79,851,863,482.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,851,863,482.30/322,597.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,527.71

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