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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,602.36, 445,188.96 and 179,361.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,602.36, 445,188.96 and 179,361.24 is: 247,517.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,602.36 : 445,188.96 = 179,361.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,602.36/445,188.96 = 179,361.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,602.36x = 445,188.96 × 179,361.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,602.36x = 79,849,643,899.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,849,643,899.91/322,602.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,517.23

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