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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,322.51, 406,116.16 and 173,447.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,322.51, 406,116.16 and 173,447.35 is: 239,328.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,322.51 : 406,116.16 = 173,447.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,322.51/406,116.16 = 173,447.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,322.51x = 406,116.16 × 173,447.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,322.51x = 70,439,771,744.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,439,771,744.18/294,322.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,328.52

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