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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,266.52, 406,033.56 and 179,518.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,266.52, 406,033.56 and 179,518.68 is: 247,702.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,266.52 : 406,033.56 = 179,518.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,266.52/406,033.56 = 179,518.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,266.52x = 406,033.56 × 179,518.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,266.52x = 72,890,608,726.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,890,608,726.90/294,266.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,702.69

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