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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,657.94, 445,249.65 and 179,414.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,657.94, 445,249.65 and 179,414.90 is: 247,582.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,657.94 : 445,249.65 = 179,414.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,657.94/445,249.65 = 179,414.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,657.94x = 445,249.65 × 179,414.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,657.94x = 79,884,419,203.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,884,419,203.54/322,657.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,582.38

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