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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,908.10, 455,278.47 and 179,005.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,908.10, 455,278.47 and 179,005.10 is: 247,029.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,908.10 : 455,278.47 = 179,005.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,908.10/455,278.47 = 179,005.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,908.10x = 455,278.47 × 179,005.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,908.10x = 81,497,168,050.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,497,168,050.20/329,908.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,029.91

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