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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,666.13, 459,079.52 and 179,704.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,666.13, 459,079.52 and 179,704.29 is: 247,992.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,666.13 : 459,079.52 = 179,704.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,666.13/459,079.52 = 179,704.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,666.13x = 459,079.52 × 179,704.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,666.13x = 82,498,558,296.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,498,558,296.62/332,666.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,992.06

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