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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,674.48, 445,248.72 and 179,406

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,674.48, 445,248.72 and 179,406 is: 247,556.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,674.48 : 445,248.72 = 179,406 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,674.48/445,248.72 = 179,406/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,674.48x = 445,248.72 × 179,406
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,674.48x = 79,880,291,860.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,880,291,860.32/322,674.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,556.89

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