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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,877.60, 439,316.40 and 174,682.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,877.60, 439,316.40 and 174,682.40 is: 262,023.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,877.60 : 439,316.40 = 174,682.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,877.60/439,316.40 = 174,682.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,877.60x = 439,316.40 × 174,682.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,877.60x = 76,740,843,111.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,740,843,111.36/292,877.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,023.60

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