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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,717, 346,804.02 and 175,245.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,717, 346,804.02 and 175,245.96 is: 262,285.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,717 : 346,804.02 = 175,245.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,717/346,804.02 = 175,245.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,717x = 346,804.02 × 175,245.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,717x = 60,776,003,416.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,776,003,416.76/231,717
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,285.48

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