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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,520.84, 440,264.39 and 174,334.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,520.84, 440,264.39 and 174,334.85 is: 261,492.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,520.84 : 440,264.39 = 174,334.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,520.84/440,264.39 = 174,334.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,520.84x = 440,264.39 × 174,334.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,520.84x = 76,753,426,390.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,753,426,390.99/293,520.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,492.26

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