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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,903.26, 455,264.90 and 179,000.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,903.26, 455,264.90 and 179,000.26 is: 247,019.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,903.26 : 455,264.90 = 179,000.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,903.26/455,264.90 = 179,000.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,903.26x = 455,264.90 × 179,000.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,903.26x = 81,492,534,573.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,492,534,573.87/329,903.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,019.49

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