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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,845.94, 445,533.38 and 179,619.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,845.94, 445,533.38 and 179,619.31 is: 247,877.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,845.94 : 445,533.38 = 179,619.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,845.94/445,533.38 = 179,619.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,845.94x = 445,533.38 × 179,619.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,845.94x = 80,026,398,297.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,026,398,297.57/322,845.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,877.98

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