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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,180.60, 490,511.70 and 179,436.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,180.60, 490,511.70 and 179,436.60 is: 269,012.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,180.60 : 490,511.70 = 179,436.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,180.60/490,511.70 = 179,436.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,180.60x = 490,511.70 × 179,436.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,180.60x = 88,015,751,708.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,015,751,708.22/327,180.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,012.75

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