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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,982.76, 494,975.96 and 119,615.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,982.76, 494,975.96 and 119,615.23 is: 179,423.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,982.76 : 494,975.96 = 119,615.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,982.76/494,975.96 = 119,615.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,982.76x = 494,975.96 × 119,615.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,982.76x = 59,206,660,226.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,206,660,226.91/329,982.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,423.50

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