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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,669.20, 440,503.80 and 175,571.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,669.20, 440,503.80 and 175,571.20 is: 263,356.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,669.20 : 440,503.80 = 175,571.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,669.20/440,503.80 = 175,571.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,669.20x = 440,503.80 × 175,571.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,669.20x = 77,339,780,770.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,339,780,770.56/293,669.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,356.80

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