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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,373.16, 239,062.70 and 171,223.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,373.16, 239,062.70 and 171,223.88 is: 234,745.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,373.16 : 239,062.70 = 171,223.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,373.16/239,062.70 = 171,223.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,373.16x = 239,062.70 × 171,223.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,373.16x = 40,933,243,057.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,933,243,057.28/174,373.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,745.09

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