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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,453.58, 292,913.64 and 174,071.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,453.58, 292,913.64 and 174,071.73 is: 239,995.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,453.58 : 292,913.64 = 174,071.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,453.58/292,913.64 = 174,071.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,453.58x = 292,913.64 × 174,071.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,453.58x = 50,987,984,055.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,987,984,055.40/212,453.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,995.88

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