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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,955.50, 455,339 and 179,052.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,955.50, 455,339 and 179,052.50 is: 247,092.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,955.50 : 455,339 = 179,052.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,955.50/455,339 = 179,052.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,955.50x = 455,339 × 179,052.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,955.50x = 81,529,586,297.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,529,586,297.50/329,955.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,092.67

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