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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,474.59, 493,647.71 and 179,819.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,474.59, 493,647.71 and 179,819.89 is: 269,421.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,474.59 : 493,647.71 = 179,819.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,474.59/493,647.71 = 179,819.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,474.59x = 493,647.71 × 179,819.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,474.59x = 88,767,674,777.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,767,674,777.73/329,474.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,421.92

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