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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,946.77, 405,634.74 and 173,093.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,946.77, 405,634.74 and 173,093.15 is: 238,861.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,946.77 : 405,634.74 = 173,093.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,946.77/405,634.74 = 173,093.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,946.77x = 405,634.74 × 173,093.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,946.77x = 70,212,595,261.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,212,595,261.02/293,946.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,861.60

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