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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,611.78, 440,415.24 and 174,494.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,611.78, 440,415.24 and 174,494.26 is: 261,739.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,611.78 : 440,415.24 = 174,494.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,611.78/440,415.24 = 174,494.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,611.78x = 440,415.24 × 174,494.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,611.78x = 76,849,931,396.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,849,931,396.52/293,611.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,739.95

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