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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,941.26, 455,320.14 and 179,038.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,941.26, 455,320.14 and 179,038.26 is: 247,073.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,941.26 : 455,320.14 = 179,038.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,941.26/455,320.14 = 179,038.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,941.26x = 455,320.14 × 179,038.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,941.26x = 81,519,725,608.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,519,725,608.56/329,941.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,073.45

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