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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,831.22, 459,306.78 and 179,869.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,831.22, 459,306.78 and 179,869.32 is: 248,219.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,831.22 : 459,306.78 = 179,869.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,831.22/459,306.78 = 179,869.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,831.22x = 459,306.78 × 179,869.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,831.22x = 82,615,198,189.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,615,198,189.99/332,831.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,219.50

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