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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,626.76, 406,633.86 and 173,797.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,626.76, 406,633.86 and 173,797.75 is: 239,869.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,626.76 : 406,633.86 = 173,797.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,626.76/406,633.86 = 173,797.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,626.76x = 406,633.86 × 173,797.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,626.76x = 70,672,047,039.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,672,047,039.66/294,626.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,869.75

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