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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,972.66, 445,721.92 and 179,732.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,972.66, 445,721.92 and 179,732.70 is: 248,042.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,972.66 : 445,721.92 = 179,732.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,972.66/445,721.92 = 179,732.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,972.66x = 445,721.92 × 179,732.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,972.66x = 80,110,804,185.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,110,804,185.68/322,972.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,042.06

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