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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,858.80, 438,413.40 and 174,469.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,858.80, 438,413.40 and 174,469.20 is: 261,182.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,858.80 : 438,413.40 = 174,469.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,858.80/438,413.40 = 174,469.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,858.80x = 438,413.40 × 174,469.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,858.80x = 76,489,635,167.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,489,635,167.28/292,858.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,182.64

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