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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,699, 302,891.40 and 174,526.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,699, 302,891.40 and 174,526.92 is: 240,614.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,699 : 302,891.40 = 174,526.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,699/302,891.40 = 174,526.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,699x = 302,891.40 × 174,526.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,699x = 52,862,703,136.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,862,703,136.49/219,699
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,614.22

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