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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,973.40, 660,178.80 and 173,742.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,973.40, 660,178.80 and 173,742.60 is: 260,700.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,973.40 : 660,178.80 = 173,742.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,973.40/660,178.80 = 173,742.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,973.40x = 660,178.80 × 173,742.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,973.40x = 114,701,181,176.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,701,181,176.88/439,973.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,700.26

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