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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,267.79, 329,967.69 and 174,634.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,267.79, 329,967.69 and 174,634.72 is: 240,833.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,267.79 : 329,967.69 = 174,634.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,267.79/329,967.69 = 174,634.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,267.79x = 329,967.69 × 174,634.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,267.79x = 57,623,813,502.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,623,813,502.36/239,267.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,833.98

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