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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,011.22, 493,516.76 and 179,377.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,011.22, 493,516.76 and 179,377.36 is: 269,065.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,011.22 : 493,516.76 = 179,377.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,011.22/493,516.76 = 179,377.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,011.22x = 493,516.76 × 179,377.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,011.22x = 88,525,731,056.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,525,731,056.97/329,011.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,065.99

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