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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,580.64, 439,702.51 and 175,006.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,580.64, 439,702.51 and 175,006.97 is: 262,111.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,580.64 : 439,702.51 = 175,006.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,580.64/439,702.51 = 175,006.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,580.64x = 439,702.51 × 175,006.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,580.64x = 76,951,003,976.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,951,003,976.49/293,580.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,111.98

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