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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,005.80, 439,508.70 and 174,907.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,005.80, 439,508.70 and 174,907.80 is: 262,361.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,005.80 : 439,508.70 = 174,907.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,005.80/439,508.70 = 174,907.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,005.80x = 439,508.70 × 174,907.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,005.80x = 76,873,499,797.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,873,499,797.86/293,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,361.70

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