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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,991.31, 455,388.24 and 179,088.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,991.31, 455,388.24 and 179,088.31 is: 247,141.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,991.31 : 455,388.24 = 179,088.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,991.31/455,388.24 = 179,088.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,991.31x = 455,388.24 × 179,088.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,991.31x = 81,554,710,295.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,554,710,295.47/329,991.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,141.99

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