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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,260.14, 493,865.51 and 118,898.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,260.14, 493,865.51 and 118,898.01 is: 178,338.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,260.14 : 493,865.51 = 118,898.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,260.14/493,865.51 = 118,898.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,260.14x = 493,865.51 × 118,898.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,260.14x = 58,719,625,752.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,719,625,752.15/329,260.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,338.09

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