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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,966.86, 329,924.37 and 173,233.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,966.86, 329,924.37 and 173,233.10 is: 259,829.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,966.86 : 329,924.37 = 173,233.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,966.86/329,924.37 = 173,233.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,966.86x = 329,924.37 × 173,233.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,966.86x = 57,153,821,380.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,153,821,380.65/219,966.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,829.24

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