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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,997.30, 445,731.94 and 179,757.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,997.30, 445,731.94 and 179,757.30 is: 248,062.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,997.30 : 445,731.94 = 179,757.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,997.30/445,731.94 = 179,757.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,997.30x = 445,731.94 × 179,757.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,997.30x = 80,123,570,058.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,123,570,058.16/322,997.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,062.66

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