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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,505.54, 406,406.84 and 179,975.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,505.54, 406,406.84 and 179,975.84 is: 248,360.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,505.54 : 406,406.84 = 179,975.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,505.54/406,406.84 = 179,975.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,505.54x = 406,406.84 × 179,975.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,505.54x = 73,143,412,410.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,143,412,410.75/294,505.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,360.06

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