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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,580.58, 458,961.12 and 179,618.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,580.58, 458,961.12 and 179,618.86 is: 247,873.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,580.58 : 458,961.12 = 179,618.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,580.58/458,961.12 = 179,618.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,580.58x = 458,961.12 × 179,618.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,580.58x = 82,438,073,158.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,438,073,158.72/332,580.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,873.98

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