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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,213.08, 454,311.66 and 178,309

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,213.08, 454,311.66 and 178,309 is: 246,065.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,213.08 : 454,311.66 = 178,309 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,213.08/454,311.66 = 178,309/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,213.08x = 454,311.66 × 178,309
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,213.08x = 81,007,857,782.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,007,857,782.94/329,213.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,065.13

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