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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,881.80, 320,433.90 and 174,224.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,881.80, 320,433.90 and 174,224.20 is: 261,019.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,881.80 : 320,433.90 = 174,224.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,881.80/320,433.90 = 174,224.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,881.80x = 320,433.90 × 174,224.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,881.80x = 55,827,339,880.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,827,339,880.38/213,881.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,019.59

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