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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,666.92, 445,261.98 and 179,423.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,666.92, 445,261.98 and 179,423.85 is: 247,594.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,666.92 : 445,261.98 = 179,423.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,666.92/445,261.98 = 179,423.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,666.92x = 445,261.98 × 179,423.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,666.92x = 79,890,618,710.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,890,618,710.22/322,666.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,594.70

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