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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,798.91, 455,121.70 and 178,895.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,798.91, 455,121.70 and 178,895.91 is: 246,875.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,798.91 : 455,121.70 = 178,895.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,798.91/455,121.70 = 178,895.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,798.91x = 455,121.70 × 178,895.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,798.91x = 81,419,410,682.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,419,410,682.25/329,798.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,875.92

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