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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,997.81, 445,732.62 and 179,757.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,997.81, 445,732.62 and 179,757.81 is: 248,063.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,997.81 : 445,732.62 = 179,757.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,997.81/445,732.62 = 179,757.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,997.81x = 445,732.62 × 179,757.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,997.81x = 80,123,919,616.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,123,919,616.76/322,997.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,063.36

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