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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,254.08, 454,370.64 and 178,351.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,254.08, 454,370.64 and 178,351.08 is: 246,124.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,254.08 : 454,370.64 = 178,351.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,254.08/454,370.64 = 178,351.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,254.08x = 454,370.64 × 178,351.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,254.08x = 81,037,494,364.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,037,494,364.29/329,254.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,124.50

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