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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,982.63, 455,381.49 and 179,079.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,982.63, 455,381.49 and 179,079.63 is: 247,132.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,982.63 : 455,381.49 = 179,079.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,982.63/455,381.49 = 179,079.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,982.63x = 455,381.49 × 179,079.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,982.63x = 81,549,548,738.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,549,548,738.05/329,982.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,132.85

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