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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,889.54, 445,608.86 and 179,649.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,889.54, 445,608.86 and 179,649.88 is: 247,928.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,889.54 : 445,608.86 = 179,649.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,889.54/445,608.86 = 179,649.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,889.54x = 445,608.86 × 179,649.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,889.54x = 80,053,578,225.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,053,578,225.94/322,889.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,928.68

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