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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,202.16, 425,327.40 and 174,066.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,202.16, 425,327.40 and 174,066.16 is: 240,216.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,202.16 : 425,327.40 = 174,066.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,202.16/425,327.40 = 174,066.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,202.16x = 425,327.40 × 174,066.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,202.16x = 74,035,107,260.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,035,107,260.78/308,202.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,216.06

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