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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,062.98, 445,826.93 and 179,819.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,062.98, 445,826.93 and 179,819.96 is: 248,151.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,062.98 : 445,826.93 = 179,819.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,062.98/445,826.93 = 179,819.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,062.98x = 445,826.93 × 179,819.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,062.98x = 80,168,577,591.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,168,577,591.29/323,062.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,151.54

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