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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,351.51, 454,506.72 and 178,448.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,351.51, 454,506.72 and 178,448.51 is: 246,259.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,351.51 : 454,506.72 = 178,448.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,351.51/454,506.72 = 178,448.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,351.51x = 454,506.72 × 178,448.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,351.51x = 81,106,046,968.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,106,046,968.99/329,351.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,259.83

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