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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,017.23, 493,710.26 and 179,267.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,017.23, 493,710.26 and 179,267.94 is: 269,002.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,017.23 : 493,710.26 = 179,267.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,017.23/493,710.26 = 179,267.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,017.23x = 493,710.26 × 179,267.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,017.23x = 88,506,420,370.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,506,420,370.72/329,017.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,002.39

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