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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,875.24, 445,558.50 and 179,640.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,875.24, 445,558.50 and 179,640.24 is: 247,898.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,875.24 : 445,558.50 = 179,640.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,875.24/445,558.50 = 179,640.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,875.24x = 445,558.50 × 179,640.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,875.24x = 80,040,235,874.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,040,235,874.04/322,875.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,898.34

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