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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,983.65, 445,714.18 and 179,741.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,983.65, 445,714.18 and 179,741.27 is: 248,041.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,983.65 : 445,714.18 = 179,741.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,983.65/445,714.18 = 179,741.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,983.65x = 445,714.18 × 179,741.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,983.65x = 80,113,230,092.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,113,230,092.28/322,983.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,041.14

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