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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,848.69, 445,537.19 and 179,622.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,848.69, 445,537.19 and 179,622.06 is: 247,881.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,848.69 : 445,537.19 = 179,622.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,848.69/445,537.19 = 179,622.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,848.69x = 445,537.19 × 179,622.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,848.69x = 80,028,306,976.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,028,306,976.30/322,848.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,881.78

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