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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,557.79, 328,434.51 and 175,271.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,557.79, 328,434.51 and 175,271.04 is: 262,186.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,557.79 : 328,434.51 = 175,271.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,557.79/328,434.51 = 175,271.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,557.79x = 328,434.51 × 175,271.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,557.79x = 57,565,058,139.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,565,058,139.59/219,557.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,186.36

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