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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,794.08, 292,128.32 and 179,742.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,794.08, 292,128.32 and 179,742.24 is: 247,919.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,794.08 : 292,128.32 = 179,742.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,794.08/292,128.32 = 179,742.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,794.08x = 292,128.32 × 179,742.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,794.08x = 52,507,799,053.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,507,799,053.59/211,794.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,919.11

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