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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,223.64, 446,047.50 and 179,985.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,223.64, 446,047.50 and 179,985.40 is: 248,379.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,223.64 : 446,047.50 = 179,985.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,223.64/446,047.50 = 179,985.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,223.64x = 446,047.50 × 179,985.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,223.64x = 80,282,037,706.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,282,037,706.50/323,223.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,379.23

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