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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,849.94, 459,332.94 and 179,887.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,849.94, 459,332.94 and 179,887.68 is: 248,245.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,849.94 : 459,332.94 = 179,887.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,849.94/459,332.94 = 179,887.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,849.94x = 459,332.94 × 179,887.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,849.94x = 82,628,336,924.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,628,336,924.18/332,849.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,245.01

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