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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,007.74, 493,668.48 and 179,244.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,007.74, 493,668.48 and 179,244.72 is: 268,952.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,007.74 : 493,668.48 = 179,244.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,007.74/493,668.48 = 179,244.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,007.74x = 493,668.48 × 179,244.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,007.74x = 88,487,468,470.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,487,468,470.43/329,007.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,952.55

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