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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,720.73, 445,348.27 and 179,477.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,720.73, 445,348.27 and 179,477.69 is: 247,675.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,720.73 : 445,348.27 = 179,477.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,720.73/445,348.27 = 179,477.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,720.73x = 445,348.27 × 179,477.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,720.73x = 79,930,079,409.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,930,079,409.77/322,720.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,675.69

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