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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,042.06, 404,476.89 and 172,264.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,042.06, 404,476.89 and 172,264.28 is: 237,771.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,042.06 : 404,476.89 = 172,264.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,042.06/404,476.89 = 172,264.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,042.06x = 404,476.89 × 172,264.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,042.06x = 69,676,920,232.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,676,920,232.49/293,042.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,771.06

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