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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,238.61, 294,029.37 and 174,355.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,238.61, 294,029.37 and 174,355.11 is: 240,413.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,238.61 : 294,029.37 = 174,355.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,238.61/294,029.37 = 174,355.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,238.61x = 294,029.37 × 174,355.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,238.61x = 51,265,523,149.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,265,523,149.58/213,238.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,413.89

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