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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,504.19, 493,691.99 and 179,849.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,504.19, 493,691.99 and 179,849.54 is: 269,466.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,504.19 : 493,691.99 = 179,849.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,504.19/493,691.99 = 179,849.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,504.19x = 493,691.99 × 179,849.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,504.19x = 88,790,273,935.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,790,273,935.48/329,504.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,466.30

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