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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,651.65, 459,059.46 and 179,689.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,651.65, 459,059.46 and 179,689.84 is: 247,972.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,651.65 : 459,059.46 = 179,689.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,651.65/459,059.46 = 179,689.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,651.65x = 459,059.46 × 179,689.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,651.65x = 82,488,318,622.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,488,318,622.59/332,651.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,972.07

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