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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,959.76, 405,652.70 and 173,106.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,959.76, 405,652.70 and 173,106.14 is: 238,879.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,959.76 : 405,652.70 = 173,106.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,959.76/405,652.70 = 173,106.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,959.76x = 405,652.70 × 173,106.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,959.76x = 70,220,973,077.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,220,973,077.58/293,959.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,879.54

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