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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,887.54, 445,606.10 and 179,647.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,887.54, 445,606.10 and 179,647.88 is: 247,925.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,887.54 : 445,606.10 = 179,647.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,887.54/445,606.10 = 179,647.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,887.54x = 445,606.10 × 179,647.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,887.54x = 80,052,191,180.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,052,191,180.07/322,887.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,925.92

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