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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,909.76, 405,687.12 and 173,041.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,909.76, 405,687.12 and 173,041.44 is: 238,851.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,909.76 : 405,687.12 = 173,041.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,909.76/405,687.12 = 173,041.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,909.76x = 405,687.12 × 173,041.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,909.76x = 70,200,683,434.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,200,683,434.25/293,909.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,851.15

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