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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,441.96, 439,871.31 and 174,935.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,441.96, 439,871.31 and 174,935.72 is: 262,229.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,441.96 : 439,871.31 = 174,935.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,441.96/439,871.31 = 174,935.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,441.96x = 439,871.31 × 174,935.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,441.96x = 76,949,204,322.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,949,204,322.19/293,441.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,229.72

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