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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,710.54, 459,140.76 and 179,748.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,710.54, 459,140.76 and 179,748.64 is: 248,053.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,710.54 : 459,140.76 = 179,748.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,710.54/459,140.76 = 179,748.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,710.54x = 459,140.76 × 179,748.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,710.54x = 82,529,923,984.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,529,923,984.12/332,710.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,053.23

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