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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,268.91, 406,104.44 and 173,415.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,268.91, 406,104.44 and 173,415.29 is: 239,320.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,268.91 : 406,104.44 = 173,415.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,268.91/406,104.44 = 173,415.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,268.91x = 406,104.44 × 173,415.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,268.91x = 70,424,717,635.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,424,717,635.90/294,268.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,320.96

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