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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,277, 406,146 and 173,379.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,277, 406,146 and 173,379.64 is: 239,289.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,277 : 406,146 = 173,379.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,277/406,146 = 173,379.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,277x = 406,146 × 173,379.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,277x = 70,417,447,267.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,417,447,267.44/294,277
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,289.67

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