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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,612.80, 440,419.20 and 175,514.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,612.80, 440,419.20 and 175,514.80 is: 263,272.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,612.80 : 440,419.20 = 175,514.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,612.80/440,419.20 = 175,514.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,612.80x = 440,419.20 × 175,514.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,612.80x = 77,300,087,804.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,300,087,804.16/293,612.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,272.20

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