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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,626.23, 405,184.98 and 172,744.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,626.23, 405,184.98 and 172,744.14 is: 238,375.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,626.23 : 405,184.98 = 172,744.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,626.23/405,184.98 = 172,744.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,626.23x = 405,184.98 × 172,744.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,626.23x = 69,993,330,911.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,993,330,911.02/293,626.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,375.61

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