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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,663.68, 445,286.16 and 179,429.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,663.68, 445,286.16 and 179,429.76 is: 247,618.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,663.68 : 445,286.16 = 179,429.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,663.68/445,286.16 = 179,429.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,663.68x = 445,286.16 × 179,429.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,663.68x = 79,897,588,820.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,897,588,820.12/322,663.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,618.79

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