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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,049.44, 288,358.10 and 174,034.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,049.44, 288,358.10 and 174,034.76 is: 240,059.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,049.44 : 288,358.10 = 174,034.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,049.44/288,358.10 = 174,034.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,049.44x = 288,358.10 × 174,034.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,049.44x = 50,184,332,727.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,184,332,727.56/209,049.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,059.64

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