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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,461.60, 440,192.40 and 175,266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,461.60, 440,192.40 and 175,266.40 is: 262,899.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,461.60 : 440,192.40 = 175,266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,461.60/440,192.40 = 175,266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,461.60x = 440,192.40 × 175,266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,461.60x = 77,150,937,255.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,150,937,255.36/293,461.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,899.60

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