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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,625.68, 445,214.28 and 179,383.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,625.68, 445,214.28 and 179,383.12 is: 247,543.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,625.68 : 445,214.28 = 179,383.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,625.68/445,214.28 = 179,383.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,625.68x = 445,214.28 × 179,383.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,625.68x = 79,863,926,614.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,863,926,614.95/322,625.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,543.61

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