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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,950.38, 405,658.62 and 179,234.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,950.38, 405,658.62 and 179,234.94 is: 247,348.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,950.38 : 405,658.62 = 179,234.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,950.38/405,658.62 = 179,234.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,950.38x = 405,658.62 × 179,234.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,950.38x = 72,708,198,416.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,708,198,416.18/293,950.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,348.54

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