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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,838.91, 459,317.75 and 179,876.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,838.91, 459,317.75 and 179,876.59 is: 248,229.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,838.91 : 459,317.75 = 179,876.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,838.91/459,317.75 = 179,876.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,838.91x = 459,317.75 × 179,876.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,838.91x = 82,620,510,596.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,620,510,596.47/332,838.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,229.72

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