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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,983.76, 494,977.46 and 119,616.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,983.76, 494,977.46 and 119,616.23 is: 179,425.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,983.76 : 494,977.46 = 119,616.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,983.76/494,977.46 = 119,616.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,983.76x = 494,977.46 × 119,616.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,983.76x = 59,207,334,627.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,207,334,627.21/329,983.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,425.00

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