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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,913, 455,279.94 and 179,010

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,913, 455,279.94 and 179,010 is: 247,033.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,913 : 455,279.94 = 179,010 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,913/455,279.94 = 179,010/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,913x = 455,279.94 × 179,010
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,913x = 81,499,662,059.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,499,662,059.40/329,913
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,033.80

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