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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,882.48, 405,602.14 and 179,227.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,882.48, 405,602.14 and 179,227.66 is: 247,361.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,882.48 : 405,602.14 = 179,227.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,882.48/405,602.14 = 179,227.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,882.48x = 405,602.14 × 179,227.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,882.48x = 72,695,120,415.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,695,120,415.18/293,882.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,361.19

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