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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,949.63, 489,064.90 and 176,295.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,949.63, 489,064.90 and 176,295.29 is: 264,518.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,949.63 : 489,064.90 = 176,295.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,949.63/489,064.90 = 176,295.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,949.63x = 489,064.90 × 176,295.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,949.63x = 86,219,838,374.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,219,838,374.32/325,949.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,518.90

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