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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,009.55, 496,983.40 and 179,828.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,009.55, 496,983.40 and 179,828.64 is: 269,184.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,009.55 : 496,983.40 = 179,828.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,009.55/496,983.40 = 179,828.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,009.55x = 496,983.40 × 179,828.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,009.55x = 89,371,848,475.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,371,848,475.00/332,009.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,184.57

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