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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,277.80, 406,099.56 and 173,424.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,277.80, 406,099.56 and 173,424.18 is: 239,323.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,277.80 : 406,099.56 = 173,424.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,277.80/406,099.56 = 173,424.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,277.80x = 406,099.56 × 173,424.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,277.80x = 70,427,483,191.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,427,483,191.36/294,277.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,323.13

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