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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,575.14, 404,985.48 and 172,639.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,575.14, 404,985.48 and 172,639.44 is: 238,155.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,575.14 : 404,985.48 = 172,639.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,575.14/404,985.48 = 172,639.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,575.14x = 404,985.48 × 172,639.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,575.14x = 69,916,466,475.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,916,466,475.33/293,575.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,155.27

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