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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,941.14, 455,319.98 and 179,038.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,941.14, 455,319.98 and 179,038.14 is: 247,073.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,941.14 : 455,319.98 = 179,038.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,941.14/455,319.98 = 179,038.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,941.14x = 455,319.98 × 179,038.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,941.14x = 81,519,642,324.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,519,642,324.04/329,941.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,073.29

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