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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,966.36, 329,923.62 and 173,232.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,966.36, 329,923.62 and 173,232.60 is: 259,828.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,966.36 : 329,923.62 = 173,232.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,966.36/329,923.62 = 173,232.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,966.36x = 329,923.62 × 173,232.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,966.36x = 57,153,526,494.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,153,526,494.01/219,966.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,828.49

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