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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,941.69, 455,319.53 and 179,038.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,941.69, 455,319.53 and 179,038.69 is: 247,073.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,941.69 : 455,319.53 = 179,038.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,941.69/455,319.53 = 179,038.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,941.69x = 455,319.53 × 179,038.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,941.69x = 81,519,810,820.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,519,810,820.52/329,941.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,073.39

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