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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,514.67, 454,731.33 and 178,611.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,514.67, 454,731.33 and 178,611.67 is: 246,484.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,514.67 : 454,731.33 = 178,611.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,514.67/454,731.33 = 178,611.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,514.67x = 454,731.33 × 178,611.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,514.67x = 81,220,322,252.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,220,322,252.62/329,514.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,484.69

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