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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,033, 405,783.32 and 173,254.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,033, 405,783.32 and 173,254.92 is: 239,102.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,033 : 405,783.32 = 173,254.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,033/405,783.32 = 173,254.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,033x = 405,783.32 × 173,254.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,033x = 70,303,956,643.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,303,956,643.93/294,033
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,102.27

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