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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,961.15, 455,346.39 and 179,058.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,961.15, 455,346.39 and 179,058.15 is: 247,100.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,961.15 : 455,346.39 = 179,058.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,961.15/455,346.39 = 179,058.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,961.15x = 455,346.39 × 179,058.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,961.15x = 81,533,483,910.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,533,483,910.13/329,961.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,100.25

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