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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,575.52, 240,668.84 and 173,212.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,575.52, 240,668.84 and 173,212.96 is: 237,430.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,575.52 : 240,668.84 = 173,212.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,575.52/240,668.84 = 173,212.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,575.52x = 240,668.84 × 173,212.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,575.52x = 41,686,962,156.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,686,962,156.17/175,575.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,430.38

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