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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,904.23, 459,409.92 and 179,942.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,904.23, 459,409.92 and 179,942.11 is: 248,321.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,904.23 : 459,409.92 = 179,942.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,904.23/459,409.92 = 179,942.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,904.23x = 459,409.92 × 179,942.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,904.23x = 82,667,188,062.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,667,188,062.68/332,904.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,321.23

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