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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,128.98, 347,745.12 and 171,231.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,128.98, 347,745.12 and 171,231.96 is: 256,517.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,128.98 : 347,745.12 = 171,231.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,128.98/347,745.12 = 171,231.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,128.98x = 347,745.12 × 171,231.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,128.98x = 59,545,078,478.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,545,078,478.04/232,128.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,517.21

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