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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,942.80, 403,414.20 and 174,939.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,942.80, 403,414.20 and 174,939.60 is: 262,409.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,942.80 : 403,414.20 = 174,939.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,942.80/403,414.20 = 174,939.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,942.80x = 403,414.20 × 174,939.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,942.80x = 70,573,118,782.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,573,118,782.32/268,942.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,409.40

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