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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,839.60, 439,259.40 and 173,089.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,839.60, 439,259.40 and 173,089.20 is: 259,633.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,839.60 : 439,259.40 = 173,089.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,839.60/439,259.40 = 173,089.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,839.60x = 439,259.40 × 173,089.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,839.60x = 76,031,058,138.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,031,058,138.48/292,839.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,633.80

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