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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,013.80, 437,145.90 and 173,624.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,013.80, 437,145.90 and 173,624.20 is: 259,916.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,013.80 : 437,145.90 = 173,624.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,013.80/437,145.90 = 173,624.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,013.80x = 437,145.90 × 173,624.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,013.80x = 75,899,107,170.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,899,107,170.78/292,013.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,916.17

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