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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,148.60, 439,722.90 and 174,953.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,148.60, 439,722.90 and 174,953.40 is: 262,430.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,148.60 : 439,722.90 = 174,953.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,148.60/439,722.90 = 174,953.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,148.60x = 439,722.90 × 174,953.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,148.60x = 76,931,016,412.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,931,016,412.86/293,148.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,430.10

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