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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,026.16, 404,248.20 and 171,953.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,026.16, 404,248.20 and 171,953.84 is: 237,221.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,026.16 : 404,248.20 = 171,953.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,026.16/404,248.20 = 171,953.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,026.16x = 404,248.20 × 171,953.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,026.16x = 69,512,030,303.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,512,030,303.09/293,026.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,221.24

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