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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,442.21, 439,871.69 and 174,935.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,442.21, 439,871.69 and 174,935.97 is: 262,230.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,442.21 : 439,871.69 = 174,935.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,442.21/439,871.69 = 174,935.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,442.21x = 439,871.69 × 174,935.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,442.21x = 76,949,379,891.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,949,379,891.01/293,442.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,230.10

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