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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,222.12, 446,059.68 and 179,973.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,222.12, 446,059.68 and 179,973.08 is: 248,370.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,222.12 : 446,059.68 = 179,973.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,222.12/446,059.68 = 179,973.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,222.12x = 446,059.68 × 179,973.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,222.12x = 80,278,734,473.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,278,734,473.41/323,222.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,370.17

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