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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,659.44, 445,251.72 and 179,416.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,659.44, 445,251.72 and 179,416.40 is: 247,584.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,659.44 : 445,251.72 = 179,416.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,659.44/445,251.72 = 179,416.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,659.44x = 445,251.72 × 179,416.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,659.44x = 79,885,458,469.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,885,458,469.95/322,659.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,584.45

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