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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,158.04, 441,237 and 175,863.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,158.04, 441,237 and 175,863.24 is: 263,794.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,158.04 : 441,237 = 175,863.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,158.04/441,237 = 175,863.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,158.04x = 441,237 × 175,863.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,158.04x = 77,597,368,427.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,597,368,427.88/294,158.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,794.82

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