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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,075.60, 439,613.40 and 173,325.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,075.60, 439,613.40 and 173,325.20 is: 259,987.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,075.60 : 439,613.40 = 173,325.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,075.60/439,613.40 = 173,325.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,075.60x = 439,613.40 × 173,325.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,075.60x = 76,196,080,477.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,196,080,477.68/293,075.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,987.80

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