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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,450.58, 292,909.50 and 174,068.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,450.58, 292,909.50 and 174,068.73 is: 239,991.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,450.58 : 292,909.50 = 174,068.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,450.58/292,909.50 = 174,068.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,450.58x = 292,909.50 × 174,068.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,450.58x = 50,986,384,669.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,986,384,669.94/212,450.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,991.74

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