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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,969.76, 405,666.50 and 173,116.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,969.76, 405,666.50 and 173,116.14 is: 238,893.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,969.76 : 405,666.50 = 173,116.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,969.76/405,666.50 = 173,116.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,969.76x = 405,666.50 × 173,116.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,969.76x = 70,227,418,607.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,227,418,607.31/293,969.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,893.34

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