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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,613, 445,184.88 and 179,367.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,613, 445,184.88 and 179,367.74 is: 247,515.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,613 : 445,184.88 = 179,367.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,613/445,184.88 = 179,367.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,613x = 445,184.88 × 179,367.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,613x = 79,851,805,807.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,851,805,807.77/322,613
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,515.77

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