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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,716.24, 405,297.94 and 172,850.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,716.24, 405,297.94 and 172,850.32 is: 238,515.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,716.24 : 405,297.94 = 172,850.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,716.24/405,297.94 = 172,850.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,716.24x = 405,297.94 × 172,850.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,716.24x = 70,055,878,624.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,055,878,624.34/293,716.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,515.51

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