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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,936.61, 405,601.50 and 173,070.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,936.61, 405,601.50 and 173,070.03 is: 238,818.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,936.61 : 405,601.50 = 173,070.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,936.61/405,601.50 = 173,070.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,936.61x = 405,601.50 × 173,070.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,936.61x = 70,197,463,773.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,197,463,773.05/293,936.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,818.38

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