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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,969.14, 455,357.40 and 179,066.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,969.14, 455,357.40 and 179,066.14 is: 247,111.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,969.14 : 455,357.40 = 179,066.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,969.14/455,357.40 = 179,066.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,969.14x = 455,357.40 × 179,066.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,969.14x = 81,539,091,938.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,539,091,938.44/329,969.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,111.27

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