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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,569.11, 404,977.19 and 172,633.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,569.11, 404,977.19 and 172,633.41 is: 238,146.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,569.11 : 404,977.19 = 172,633.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,569.11/404,977.19 = 172,633.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,569.11x = 404,977.19 × 172,633.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,569.11x = 69,912,592,418.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,912,592,418.75/293,569.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,146.96

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