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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,900.74, 445,562.91 and 179,650.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,900.74, 445,562.91 and 179,650.62 is: 247,895.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,900.74 : 445,562.91 = 179,650.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,900.74/445,562.91 = 179,650.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,900.74x = 445,562.91 × 179,650.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,900.74x = 80,045,653,030.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,045,653,030.50/322,900.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,895.54

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