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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,931.68, 445,640.16 and 179,687.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,931.68, 445,640.16 and 179,687.68 is: 247,965.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,931.68 : 445,640.16 = 179,687.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,931.68/445,640.16 = 179,687.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,931.68x = 445,640.16 × 179,687.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,931.68x = 80,076,046,465.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,076,046,465.23/322,931.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,965.91

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