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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,059.34, 445,821.89 and 179,816.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,059.34, 445,821.89 and 179,816.31 is: 248,146.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,059.34 : 445,821.89 = 179,816.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,059.34/445,821.89 = 179,816.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,059.34x = 445,821.89 × 179,816.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,059.34x = 80,166,046,277.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,166,046,277.94/323,059.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,146.51

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