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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,979.23, 404,341.47 and 178,266.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,979.23, 404,341.47 and 178,266.22 is: 246,025.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,979.23 : 404,341.47 = 178,266.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,979.23/404,341.47 = 178,266.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,979.23x = 404,341.47 × 178,266.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,979.23x = 72,080,424,435.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,080,424,435.29/292,979.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,025.72

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