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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,998.40, 329,414.40 and 173,342.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,998.40, 329,414.40 and 173,342.40 is: 259,554.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,998.40 : 329,414.40 = 173,342.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,998.40/329,414.40 = 173,342.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,998.40x = 329,414.40 × 173,342.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,998.40x = 57,101,482,690.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,101,482,690.56/219,998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,554.08

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