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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,238.98, 406,079.73 and 173,419.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,238.98, 406,079.73 and 173,419.25 is: 239,336.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,238.98 : 406,079.73 = 173,419.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,238.98/406,079.73 = 173,419.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,238.98x = 406,079.73 × 173,419.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,238.98x = 70,422,040,186.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,422,040,186.40/294,238.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,336.20

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