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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,910.76, 405,688.50 and 173,042.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,910.76, 405,688.50 and 173,042.44 is: 238,852.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,910.76 : 405,688.50 = 173,042.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,910.76/405,688.50 = 173,042.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,910.76x = 405,688.50 × 173,042.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,910.76x = 70,201,327,919.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,201,327,919.94/293,910.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,852.53

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