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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,547.60, 438,821.40 and 174,352.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,547.60, 438,821.40 and 174,352.40 is: 261,528.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,547.60 : 438,821.40 = 174,352.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,547.60/438,821.40 = 174,352.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,547.60x = 438,821.40 × 174,352.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,547.60x = 76,509,564,261.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,509,564,261.36/292,547.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,528.60

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