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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,264.25, 454,384.80 and 178,361.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,264.25, 454,384.80 and 178,361.25 is: 246,138.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,264.25 : 454,384.80 = 178,361.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,264.25/454,384.80 = 178,361.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,264.25x = 454,384.80 × 178,361.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,264.25x = 81,044,640,909
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,044,640,909/329,264.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,138.60

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