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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,308.24, 406,158.71 and 173,454.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,308.24, 406,158.71 and 173,454.62 is: 239,375.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,308.24 : 406,158.71 = 173,454.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,308.24/406,158.71 = 173,454.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,308.24x = 406,158.71 × 173,454.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,308.24x = 70,450,101,804.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,450,101,804.67/294,308.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,375.23

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