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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,240.98, 406,082.50 and 173,421.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,240.98, 406,082.50 and 173,421.24 is: 239,338.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,240.98 : 406,082.50 = 173,421.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,240.98/406,082.50 = 173,421.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,240.98x = 406,082.50 × 173,421.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,240.98x = 70,423,330,692.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,423,330,692.30/294,240.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,338.96

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