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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,019.23, 493,713.26 and 179,269.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,019.23, 493,713.26 and 179,269.94 is: 269,005.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,019.23 : 493,713.26 = 179,269.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,019.23/493,713.26 = 179,269.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,019.23x = 493,713.26 × 179,269.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,019.23x = 88,507,946,497.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,507,946,497.40/329,019.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,005.39

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