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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,258.63, 493,956.80 and 187,169.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,258.63, 493,956.80 and 187,169.24 is: 280,793.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,258.63 : 493,956.80 = 187,169.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,258.63/493,956.80 = 187,169.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,258.63x = 493,956.80 × 187,169.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,258.63x = 92,453,518,848.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,453,518,848.83/329,258.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,793.00

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