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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,311.23, 454,449.96 and 178,408.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,311.23, 454,449.96 and 178,408.23 is: 246,203.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,311.23 : 454,449.96 = 178,408.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,311.23/454,449.96 = 178,408.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,311.23x = 454,449.96 × 178,408.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,311.23x = 81,077,612,987.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,077,612,987.17/329,311.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,203.61

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