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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,223.94, 446,056.23 and 179,997.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,223.94, 446,056.23 and 179,997.31 is: 248,400.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,223.94 : 446,056.23 = 179,997.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,223.94/446,056.23 = 179,997.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,223.94x = 446,056.23 × 179,997.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,223.94x = 80,288,921,508.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,288,921,508.74/323,223.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,400.29

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