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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,966.27, 445,690.24 and 179,723.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,966.27, 445,690.24 and 179,723.85 is: 248,017.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,966.27 : 445,690.24 = 179,723.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,966.27/445,690.24 = 179,723.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,966.27x = 445,690.24 × 179,723.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,966.27x = 80,101,165,840.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,101,165,840.22/322,966.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,017.13

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