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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,033.30, 738,179.55 and 176,457.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,033.30, 738,179.55 and 176,457.30 is: 264,732.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,033.30 : 738,179.55 = 176,457.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,033.30/738,179.55 = 176,457.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,033.30x = 738,179.55 × 176,457.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,033.30x = 130,257,170,308.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,257,170,308.22/492,033.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,732.43

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