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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,005.14, 405,677.91 and 173,170.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,005.14, 405,677.91 and 173,170.49 is: 238,946.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,005.14 : 405,677.91 = 173,170.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,005.14/405,677.91 = 173,170.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,005.14x = 405,677.91 × 173,170.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,005.14x = 70,251,440,428.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,251,440,428.49/294,005.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,946.30

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