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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,996.40, 329,411.40 and 173,340.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,996.40, 329,411.40 and 173,340.40 is: 259,551.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,996.40 : 329,411.40 = 173,340.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,996.40/329,411.40 = 173,340.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,996.40x = 329,411.40 × 173,340.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,996.40x = 57,100,303,840.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,100,303,840.56/219,996.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,551.08

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