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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216,275.58, 323,960.99 and 173,926.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216,275.58, 323,960.99 and 173,926.35 is: 260,525.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216,275.58 : 323,960.99 = 173,926.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216,275.58/323,960.99 = 173,926.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216,275.58x = 323,960.99 × 173,926.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216,275.58x = 56,345,351,663.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,345,351,663.45/216,275.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,525.72

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