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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,010.80, 437,141.40 and 173,621.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,010.80, 437,141.40 and 173,621.20 is: 259,911.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,010.80 : 437,141.40 = 173,621.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,010.80/437,141.40 = 173,621.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,010.80x = 437,141.40 × 173,621.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,010.80x = 75,897,014,437.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,897,014,437.68/292,010.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,911.67

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