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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,876.99, 405,594.58 and 179,222.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,876.99, 405,594.58 and 179,222.15 is: 247,353.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,876.99 : 405,594.58 = 179,222.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,876.99/405,594.58 = 179,222.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,876.99x = 405,594.58 × 179,222.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,876.99x = 72,691,532,655.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,691,532,655.95/293,876.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,353.60

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