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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,153.46, 445,969.41 and 179,910.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,153.46, 445,969.41 and 179,910.36 is: 248,286.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,153.46 : 445,969.41 = 179,910.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,153.46/445,969.41 = 179,910.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,153.46x = 445,969.41 × 179,910.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,153.46x = 80,234,517,102.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,234,517,102.09/323,153.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,286.11

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