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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,972.03, 447,070.96 and 176,791.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,972.03, 447,070.96 and 176,791.25 is: 243,966.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,972.03 : 447,070.96 = 176,791.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,972.03/447,070.96 = 176,791.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,972.03x = 447,070.96 × 176,791.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,972.03x = 79,038,235,195.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,038,235,195.77/323,972.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,966.23

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