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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,966.12, 445,684.26 and 179,731.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,966.12, 445,684.26 and 179,731.24 is: 248,024.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,966.12 : 445,684.26 = 179,731.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,966.12/445,684.26 = 179,731.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,966.12x = 445,684.26 × 179,731.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,966.12x = 80,103,384,698.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,103,384,698.28/322,966.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,024.11

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