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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,664.58, 459,077.24 and 179,702.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,664.58, 459,077.24 and 179,702.76 is: 247,989.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,664.58 : 459,077.24 = 179,702.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,664.58/459,077.24 = 179,702.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,664.58x = 459,077.24 × 179,702.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,664.58x = 82,497,447,081.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,497,447,081.18/332,664.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,989.87

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