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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,277.86, 406,116.79 and 173,424.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,277.86, 406,116.79 and 173,424.24 is: 239,333.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,277.86 : 406,116.79 = 173,424.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,277.86/406,116.79 = 173,424.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,277.86x = 406,116.79 × 173,424.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,277.86x = 70,430,495,223.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,430,495,223.43/294,277.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,333.31

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