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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,028.80, 437,168.40 and 173,639.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,028.80, 437,168.40 and 173,639.20 is: 259,938.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,028.80 : 437,168.40 = 173,639.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,028.80/437,168.40 = 173,639.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,028.80x = 437,168.40 × 173,639.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,028.80x = 75,909,571,241.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,909,571,241.28/292,028.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,938.65

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