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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,332.56, 399,214.35 and 174,629.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,332.56, 399,214.35 and 174,629.81 is: 240,950.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,332.56 : 399,214.35 = 174,629.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,332.56/399,214.35 = 174,629.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,332.56x = 399,214.35 × 174,629.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,332.56x = 69,714,724,093.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,714,724,093.70/289,332.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,950.16

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