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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,176.62, 404,229.15 and 247,774.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,176.62, 404,229.15 and 247,774.50 is: 341,629.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,176.62 : 404,229.15 = 247,774.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,176.62/404,229.15 = 247,774.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,176.62x = 404,229.15 × 247,774.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,176.62x = 100,157,675,526.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,157,675,526.68/293,176.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,629.14

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