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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,734.44, 405,216.72 and 172,798.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,734.44, 405,216.72 and 172,798.80 is: 238,381.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,734.44 : 405,216.72 = 172,798.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,734.44/405,216.72 = 172,798.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,734.44x = 405,216.72 × 172,798.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,734.44x = 70,020,962,955.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,020,962,955.94/293,734.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,381.86

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