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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,230.76, 293,298.48 and 173,929.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,230.76, 293,298.48 and 173,929.91 is: 240,367.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,230.76 : 293,298.48 = 173,929.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,230.76/293,298.48 = 173,929.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,230.76x = 293,298.48 × 173,929.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,230.76x = 51,013,376,763.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,013,376,763.04/212,230.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,367.50

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