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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,214.12, 446,048.64 and 179,965.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,214.12, 446,048.64 and 179,965.08 is: 248,359.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,214.12 : 446,048.64 = 179,965.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,214.12/446,048.64 = 179,965.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,214.12x = 446,048.64 × 179,965.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,214.12x = 80,273,179,181.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,273,179,181.49/323,214.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,359.13

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