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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,202.30, 446,005.44 and 179,958.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,202.30, 446,005.44 and 179,958.66 is: 248,335.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,202.30 : 446,005.44 = 179,958.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,202.30/446,005.44 = 179,958.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,202.30x = 446,005.44 × 179,958.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,202.30x = 80,262,541,335.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,262,541,335.11/323,202.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,335.30

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