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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,114.52, 454,177.26 and 178,211.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,114.52, 454,177.26 and 178,211.52 is: 245,931.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,114.52 : 454,177.26 = 178,211.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,114.52/454,177.26 = 178,211.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,114.52x = 454,177.26 × 178,211.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,114.52x = 80,939,619,854.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,939,619,854.04/329,114.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,931.48

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