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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,041.06, 404,475.51 and 172,263.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,041.06, 404,475.51 and 172,263.28 is: 237,769.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,041.06 : 404,475.51 = 172,263.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,041.06/404,475.51 = 172,263.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,041.06x = 404,475.51 × 172,263.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,041.06x = 69,676,278,032.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,676,278,032.27/293,041.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,769.68

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