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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,270.41, 406,106.51 and 173,416.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,270.41, 406,106.51 and 173,416.79 is: 239,323.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,270.41 : 406,106.51 = 173,416.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,270.41/406,106.51 = 173,416.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,270.41x = 406,106.51 × 173,416.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,270.41x = 70,425,687,510.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,425,687,510.49/294,270.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,323.03

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