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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,910.12, 405,686.88 and 173,041.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,910.12, 405,686.88 and 173,041.92 is: 238,851.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,910.12 : 405,686.88 = 173,041.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,910.12/405,686.88 = 173,041.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,910.12x = 405,686.88 × 173,041.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,910.12x = 70,200,836,634.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,200,836,634.01/293,910.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,851.38

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