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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,801.68, 328,327.02 and 174,708.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,801.68, 328,327.02 and 174,708.62 is: 262,162.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,801.68 : 328,327.02 = 174,708.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,801.68/328,327.02 = 174,708.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,801.68x = 328,327.02 × 174,708.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,801.68x = 57,361,560,572.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,361,560,572.91/218,801.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,162.34

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