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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,674.80, 436,637.40 and 173,285.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,674.80, 436,637.40 and 173,285.20 is: 259,408.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,674.80 : 436,637.40 = 173,285.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,674.80/436,637.40 = 173,285.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,674.80x = 436,637.40 × 173,285.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,674.80x = 75,662,799,186.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,662,799,186.48/291,674.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,408.08

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