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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,010.79, 496,985.31 and 179,829.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,010.79, 496,985.31 and 179,829.91 is: 269,186.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,010.79 : 496,985.31 = 179,829.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,010.79/496,985.31 = 179,829.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,010.79x = 496,985.31 × 179,829.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,010.79x = 89,372,823,238.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,372,823,238.08/332,010.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,186.51

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