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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,496.80, 437,870.40 and 174,107.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,496.80, 437,870.40 and 174,107.20 is: 260,640.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,496.80 : 437,870.40 = 174,107.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,496.80/437,870.40 = 174,107.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,496.80x = 437,870.40 × 174,107.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,496.80x = 76,236,389,306.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,236,389,306.88/292,496.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,640.08

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