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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,702, 302,895.54 and 174,529.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,702, 302,895.54 and 174,529.92 is: 240,618.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,702 : 302,895.54 = 174,529.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,702/302,895.54 = 174,529.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,702x = 302,895.54 × 174,529.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,702x = 52,864,334,364.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,864,334,364.56/219,702
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,618.36

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