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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,269.91, 406,105.82 and 173,416.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,269.91, 406,105.82 and 173,416.29 is: 239,322.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,269.91 : 406,105.82 = 173,416.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,269.91/406,105.82 = 173,416.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,269.91x = 406,105.82 × 173,416.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,269.91x = 70,425,364,651.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,425,364,651.81/294,269.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,322.34

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