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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,569.69, 439,204.46 and 174,296.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,569.69, 439,204.46 and 174,296.73 is: 261,653.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,569.69 : 439,204.46 = 174,296.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,569.69/439,204.46 = 174,296.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,569.69x = 439,204.46 × 174,296.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,569.69x = 76,551,900,307.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,551,900,307.93/292,569.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,653.56

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