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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,724.28, 445,353.19 and 179,481.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,724.28, 445,353.19 and 179,481.25 is: 247,680.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,724.28 : 445,353.19 = 179,481.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,724.28/445,353.19 = 179,481.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,724.28x = 445,353.19 × 179,481.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,724.28x = 79,932,547,340.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,932,547,340.68/322,724.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,680.61

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