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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,001.17, 493,501.72 and 179,367.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,001.17, 493,501.72 and 179,367.28 is: 269,050.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,001.17 : 493,501.72 = 179,367.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,001.17/493,501.72 = 179,367.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,001.17x = 493,501.72 × 179,367.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,001.17x = 88,518,062,873.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,518,062,873.89/329,001.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,050.91

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