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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,965.44, 405,673.92 and 173,112

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,965.44, 405,673.92 and 173,112 is: 238,895.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,965.44 : 405,673.92 = 173,112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,965.44/405,673.92 = 173,112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,965.44x = 405,673.92 × 173,112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,965.44x = 70,227,023,639.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,227,023,639.04/293,965.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,895.51

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