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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,150.82, 445,965.80 and 179,907.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,150.82, 445,965.80 and 179,907.72 is: 248,282.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,150.82 : 445,965.80 = 179,907.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,150.82/445,965.80 = 179,907.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,150.82x = 445,965.80 × 179,907.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,150.82x = 80,232,689,376.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,232,689,376.44/323,150.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,282.49

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