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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,217.60, 439,826.40 and 175,022.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,217.60, 439,826.40 and 175,022.40 is: 262,533.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,217.60 : 439,826.40 = 175,022.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,217.60/439,826.40 = 175,022.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,217.60x = 439,826.40 × 175,022.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,217.60x = 76,979,472,111.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,979,472,111.36/293,217.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,533.60

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