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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,877, 405,594.59 and 179,222.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,877, 405,594.59 and 179,222.16 is: 247,353.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,877 : 405,594.59 = 179,222.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,877/405,594.59 = 179,222.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,877x = 405,594.59 × 179,222.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,877x = 72,691,538,504.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,691,538,504.11/293,877
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,353.62

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