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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,999.58, 440,444.43 and 173,697.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,999.58, 440,444.43 and 173,697.57 is: 260,218.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,999.58 : 440,444.43 = 173,697.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,999.58/440,444.43 = 173,697.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,999.58x = 440,444.43 × 173,697.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,999.58x = 76,504,127,211.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,504,127,211.04/293,999.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,218.49

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