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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,931.68, 494,897.34 and 119,569.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,931.68, 494,897.34 and 119,569.28 is: 179,353.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,931.68 : 494,897.34 = 119,569.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,931.68/494,897.34 = 119,569.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,931.68x = 494,897.34 × 119,569.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,931.68x = 59,174,518,617.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,174,518,617.72/329,931.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,353.85

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