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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,067.21, 445,825.04 and 179,824.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,067.21, 445,825.04 and 179,824.17 is: 248,153.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,067.21 : 445,825.04 = 179,824.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,067.21/445,825.04 = 179,824.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,067.21x = 445,825.04 × 179,824.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,067.21x = 80,170,117,783.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,170,117,783.22/323,067.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,153.06

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