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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,963.26, 405,657.54 and 173,109.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,963.26, 405,657.54 and 173,109.64 is: 238,884.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,963.26 : 405,657.54 = 173,109.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,963.26/405,657.54 = 173,109.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,963.26x = 405,657.54 × 173,109.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,963.26x = 70,223,230,712.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,223,230,712.69/293,963.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,884.38

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