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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,014.72, 493,522 and 179,380.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,014.72, 493,522 and 179,380.86 is: 269,071.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,014.72 : 493,522 = 179,380.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,014.72/493,522 = 179,380.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,014.72x = 493,522 × 179,380.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,014.72x = 88,528,400,788.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,528,400,788.92/329,014.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,071.25

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