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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,227.89, 329,912.74 and 174,594.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,227.89, 329,912.74 and 174,594.75 is: 240,778.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,227.89 : 329,912.74 = 174,594.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,227.89/329,912.74 = 174,594.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,227.89x = 329,912.74 × 174,594.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,227.89x = 57,601,031,925.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,601,031,925.63/239,227.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,778.92

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