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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,009.08, 293,679.70 and 174,629.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,009.08, 293,679.70 and 174,629.68 is: 240,765.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,009.08 : 293,679.70 = 174,629.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,009.08/293,679.70 = 174,629.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,009.08x = 293,679.70 × 174,629.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,009.08x = 51,285,192,033.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,285,192,033.50/213,009.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,765.29

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