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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,711, 302,907.96 and 174,538.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,711, 302,907.96 and 174,538.92 is: 240,630.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,711 : 302,907.96 = 174,538.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,711/302,907.96 = 174,538.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,711x = 302,907.96 × 174,538.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,711x = 52,869,228,197.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,869,228,197.80/219,711
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,630.77

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