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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,977.92, 406,973.22 and 174,078.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,977.92, 406,973.22 and 174,078.40 is: 240,171.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,977.92 : 406,973.22 = 174,078.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,977.92/406,973.22 = 174,078.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,977.92x = 406,973.22 × 174,078.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,977.92x = 70,845,246,980.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,845,246,980.45/294,977.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,171.36

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