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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,534.06, 327,243.24 and 174,225.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,534.06, 327,243.24 and 174,225.44 is: 260,893.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,534.06 : 327,243.24 = 174,225.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,534.06/327,243.24 = 174,225.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,534.06x = 327,243.24 × 174,225.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,534.06x = 57,014,097,476.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,014,097,476.03/218,534.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,893.42

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