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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,883.60, 439,325.40 and 174,688.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,883.60, 439,325.40 and 174,688.40 is: 262,032.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,883.60 : 439,325.40 = 174,688.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,883.60/439,325.40 = 174,688.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,883.60x = 439,325.40 × 174,688.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,883.60x = 76,745,051,205.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,745,051,205.36/292,883.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,032.60

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