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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,159.32, 445,977.57 and 179,916.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,159.32, 445,977.57 and 179,916.22 is: 248,294.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,159.32 : 445,977.57 = 179,916.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,159.32/445,977.57 = 179,916.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,159.32x = 445,977.57 × 179,916.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,159.32x = 80,238,598,599.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,238,598,599.19/323,159.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,294.24

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