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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,063.38, 445,817.55 and 179,819.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,063.38, 445,817.55 and 179,819.74 is: 248,145.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,063.38 : 445,817.55 = 179,819.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,063.38/445,817.55 = 179,819.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,063.38x = 445,817.55 × 179,819.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,063.38x = 80,166,795,928.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,166,795,928.44/323,063.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,145.72

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