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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,213, 454,317.18 and 178,313.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,213, 454,317.18 and 178,313.24 is: 246,074.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,213 : 454,317.18 = 178,313.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,213/454,317.18 = 178,313.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,213x = 454,317.18 × 178,313.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,213x = 81,010,768,353.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,010,768,353.46/329,213
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,074.03

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