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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,271.16, 406,107.55 and 173,417.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,271.16, 406,107.55 and 173,417.54 is: 239,324.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,271.16 : 406,107.55 = 173,417.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,271.16/406,107.55 = 173,417.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,271.16x = 406,107.55 × 173,417.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,271.16x = 70,426,169,832.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,426,169,832.35/294,271.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,324.07

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