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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,972.11, 455,361.52 and 179,069.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,972.11, 455,361.52 and 179,069.11 is: 247,115.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,972.11 : 455,361.52 = 179,069.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,972.11/455,361.52 = 179,069.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,972.11x = 455,361.52 × 179,069.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,972.11x = 81,541,182,114.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,541,182,114.65/329,972.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,115.38

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