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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,069.38, 445,825.82 and 179,825.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,069.38, 445,825.82 and 179,825.74 is: 248,154.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,069.38 : 445,825.82 = 179,825.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,069.38/445,825.82 = 179,825.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,069.38x = 445,825.82 × 179,825.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,069.38x = 80,170,957,992.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,170,957,992.61/323,069.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,154.00

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