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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,984.65, 445,715.56 and 179,742.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,984.65, 445,715.56 and 179,742.27 is: 248,042.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,984.65 : 445,715.56 = 179,742.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,984.65/445,715.56 = 179,742.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,984.65x = 445,715.56 × 179,742.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,984.65x = 80,113,926,528.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,113,926,528.72/322,984.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,042.52

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