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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,256.64, 406,041.18 and 173,390.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,256.64, 406,041.18 and 173,390.06 is: 239,258.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,256.64 : 406,041.18 = 173,390.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,256.64/406,041.18 = 173,390.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,256.64x = 406,041.18 × 173,390.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,256.64x = 70,403,504,562.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,403,504,562.67/294,256.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,258.85

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