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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,007.40, 329,427.90 and 173,351.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,007.40, 329,427.90 and 173,351.40 is: 259,567.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,007.40 : 329,427.90 = 173,351.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,007.40/329,427.90 = 173,351.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,007.40x = 329,427.90 × 173,351.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,007.40x = 57,106,787,664.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,106,787,664.06/220,007.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,567.58

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