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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,997.38, 455,401.85 and 179,094.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,997.38, 455,401.85 and 179,094.38 is: 247,153.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,997.38 : 455,401.85 = 179,094.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,997.38/455,401.85 = 179,094.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,997.38x = 455,401.85 × 179,094.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,997.38x = 81,559,908,804.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,559,908,804.12/329,997.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,153.20

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