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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,983.27, 445,713.66 and 179,740.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,983.27, 445,713.66 and 179,740.89 is: 248,040.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,983.27 : 445,713.66 = 179,740.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,983.27/445,713.66 = 179,740.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,983.27x = 445,713.66 × 179,740.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,983.27x = 80,112,969,933.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,112,969,933.56/322,983.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,040.62

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