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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,727.94, 445,358.23 and 179,484.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,727.94, 445,358.23 and 179,484.91 is: 247,685.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,727.94 : 445,358.23 = 179,484.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,727.94/445,358.23 = 179,484.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,727.94x = 445,358.23 × 179,484.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,727.94x = 79,935,080,267.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,935,080,267.20/322,727.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,685.65

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