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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,236, 403,287.84 and 179,134.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,236, 403,287.84 and 179,134.08 is: 247,206.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,236 : 403,287.84 = 179,134.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,236/403,287.84 = 179,134.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,236x = 403,287.84 × 179,134.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,236x = 72,242,596,193.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,242,596,193.59/292,236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,206.35

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