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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,601.68, 290,442.12 and 174,734.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,601.68, 290,442.12 and 174,734.88 is: 240,977.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,601.68 : 290,442.12 = 174,734.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,601.68/290,442.12 = 174,734.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,601.68x = 290,442.12 × 174,734.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,601.68x = 50,750,368,985.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,750,368,985.15/210,601.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,977.99

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