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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,191.28, 406,070.91 and 173,371.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,191.28, 406,070.91 and 173,371.50 is: 239,303.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,191.28 : 406,070.91 = 173,371.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,191.28/406,070.91 = 173,371.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,191.28x = 406,070.91 × 173,371.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,191.28x = 70,401,122,773.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,401,122,773.07/294,191.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,303.91

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