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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,611.93, 459,004.28 and 179,650.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,611.93, 459,004.28 and 179,650.04 is: 247,916.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,611.93 : 459,004.28 = 179,650.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,611.93/459,004.28 = 179,650.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,611.93x = 459,004.28 × 179,650.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,611.93x = 82,460,137,262.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,460,137,262.17/332,611.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,916.96

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