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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,849.64, 293,493.87 and 173,966.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,849.64, 293,493.87 and 173,966.80 is: 239,879.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,849.64 : 293,493.87 = 173,966.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,849.64/293,493.87 = 173,966.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,849.64x = 293,493.87 × 173,966.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,849.64x = 51,058,189,383.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,058,189,383.52/212,849.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,879.14

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