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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,521.86, 293,007.78 and 174,140.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,521.86, 293,007.78 and 174,140.01 is: 240,090.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,521.86 : 293,007.78 = 174,140.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,521.86/293,007.78 = 174,140.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,521.86x = 293,007.78 × 174,140.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,521.86x = 51,024,377,739.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,024,377,739.28/212,521.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,090.02

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