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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,905.60, 439,358.40 and 174,710.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,905.60, 439,358.40 and 174,710.40 is: 262,065.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,905.60 : 439,358.40 = 174,710.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,905.60/439,358.40 = 174,710.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,905.60x = 439,358.40 × 174,710.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,905.60x = 76,760,481,807.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,760,481,807.36/292,905.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,065.60

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