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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,834.96, 445,513.08 and 179,596

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,834.96, 445,513.08 and 179,596 is: 247,842.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,834.96 : 445,513.08 = 179,596 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,834.96/445,513.08 = 179,596/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,834.96x = 445,513.08 × 179,596
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,834.96x = 80,012,367,115.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,012,367,115.68/322,834.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,842.94

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