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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,713.20, 442,069.80 and 176,323.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,713.20, 442,069.80 and 176,323.60 is: 264,485.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,713.20 : 442,069.80 = 176,323.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,713.20/442,069.80 = 176,323.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,713.20x = 442,069.80 × 176,323.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,713.20x = 77,947,338,587.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,947,338,587.28/294,713.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,485.40

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