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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,234.12, 406,129.95 and 173,414.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,234.12, 406,129.95 and 173,414.52 is: 239,363.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,234.12 : 406,129.95 = 173,414.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,234.12/406,129.95 = 173,414.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,234.12x = 406,129.95 × 173,414.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,234.12x = 70,428,830,336.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,428,830,336.87/294,234.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,363.23

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