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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,482.93, 493,660.21 and 179,828.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,482.93, 493,660.21 and 179,828.23 is: 269,434.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,482.93 : 493,660.21 = 179,828.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,482.93/493,660.21 = 179,828.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,482.93x = 493,660.21 × 179,828.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,482.93x = 88,774,041,785.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,774,041,785.73/329,482.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,434.42

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