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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,617.74, 445,211.44 and 179,377.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,617.74, 445,211.44 and 179,377.74 is: 247,540.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,617.74 : 445,211.44 = 179,377.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,617.74/445,211.44 = 179,377.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,617.74x = 445,211.44 × 179,377.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,617.74x = 79,861,021,480.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,861,021,480.90/322,617.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,540.70

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