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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,847.20, 438,811.35 and 174,453.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,847.20, 438,811.35 and 174,453.82 is: 261,407.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,847.20 : 438,811.35 = 174,453.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,847.20/438,811.35 = 174,453.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,847.20x = 438,811.35 × 174,453.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,847.20x = 76,552,316,266.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,552,316,266.86/292,847.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,407.03

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