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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,732.44, 445,364.43 and 179,489.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,732.44, 445,364.43 and 179,489.42 is: 247,691.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,732.44 : 445,364.43 = 179,489.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,732.44/445,364.43 = 179,489.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,732.44x = 445,364.43 × 179,489.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,732.44x = 79,938,201,002.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,938,201,002.51/322,732.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,691.87

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