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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,143.08, 445,936.50 and 179,899.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,143.08, 445,936.50 and 179,899.44 is: 248,260.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,143.08 : 445,936.50 = 179,899.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,143.08/445,936.50 = 179,899.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,143.08x = 445,936.50 × 179,899.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,143.08x = 80,223,726,625.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,223,726,625.56/323,143.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,260.70

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