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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,656.57, 445,247.78 and 179,413.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,656.57, 445,247.78 and 179,413.54 is: 247,580.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,656.57 : 445,247.78 = 179,413.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,656.57/445,247.78 = 179,413.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,656.57x = 445,247.78 × 179,413.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,656.57x = 79,883,478,881.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,883,478,881.35/322,656.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,580.51

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