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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,707.50, 454,996.62 and 178,804.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,707.50, 454,996.62 and 178,804.50 is: 246,750.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,707.50 : 454,996.62 = 178,804.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,707.50/454,996.62 = 178,804.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,707.50x = 454,996.62 × 178,804.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,707.50x = 81,355,443,140.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,355,443,140.79/329,707.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,750.36

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