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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,968.14, 455,356.02 and 179,065.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,968.14, 455,356.02 and 179,065.14 is: 247,109.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,968.14 : 455,356.02 = 179,065.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,968.14/455,356.02 = 179,065.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,968.14x = 455,356.02 × 179,065.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,968.14x = 81,538,389,471.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,538,389,471.14/329,968.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,109.89

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