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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,942.26, 455,321.52 and 179,039.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,942.26, 455,321.52 and 179,039.26 is: 247,074.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,942.26 : 455,321.52 = 179,039.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,942.26/455,321.52 = 179,039.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,942.26x = 455,321.52 × 179,039.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,942.26x = 81,520,428,002.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,520,428,002.88/329,942.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,074.83

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