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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,876.93, 405,594.49 and 179,222.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,876.93, 405,594.49 and 179,222.09 is: 247,353.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,876.93 : 405,594.49 = 179,222.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,876.93/405,594.49 = 179,222.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,876.93x = 405,594.49 × 179,222.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,876.93x = 72,691,492,190.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,691,492,190.28/293,876.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,353.52

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