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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,839.51, 293,537.82 and 179,849.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,839.51, 293,537.82 and 179,849.34 is: 248,039.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,839.51 : 293,537.82 = 179,849.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,839.51/293,537.82 = 179,849.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,839.51x = 293,537.82 × 179,849.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,839.51x = 52,792,582,901.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,792,582,901.34/212,839.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,039.39

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