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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,943.49, 445,621.91 and 179,693.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,943.49, 445,621.91 and 179,693.37 is: 247,954.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,943.49 : 445,621.91 = 179,693.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,943.49/445,621.91 = 179,693.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,943.49x = 445,621.91 × 179,693.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,943.49x = 80,075,301,855.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,075,301,855.27/322,943.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,954.53

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