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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,867.13, 440,765.66 and 173,995.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,867.13, 440,765.66 and 173,995.77 is: 260,972.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,867.13 : 440,765.66 = 173,995.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,867.13/440,765.66 = 173,995.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,867.13x = 440,765.66 × 173,995.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,867.13x = 76,691,359,531.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,691,359,531.28/293,867.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,972.91

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