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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,706.10, 292,574.34 and 173,404.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,706.10, 292,574.34 and 173,404.98 is: 239,642.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,706.10 : 292,574.34 = 173,404.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,706.10/292,574.34 = 173,404.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,706.10x = 292,574.34 × 173,404.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,706.10x = 50,733,847,576.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,733,847,576.21/211,706.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,642.82

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