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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,057.61, 445,819.52 and 179,814.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,057.61, 445,819.52 and 179,814.58 is: 248,144.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,057.61 : 445,819.52 = 179,814.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,057.61/445,819.52 = 179,814.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,057.61x = 445,819.52 × 179,814.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,057.61x = 80,164,849,744.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,164,849,744.60/323,057.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,144.13

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