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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,700.77, 405,299.18 and 172,849.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,700.77, 405,299.18 and 172,849.17 is: 238,527.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,700.77 : 405,299.18 = 172,849.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,700.77/405,299.18 = 172,849.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,700.77x = 405,299.18 × 172,849.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,700.77x = 70,055,626,000.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,055,626,000.43/293,700.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,527.22

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