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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,215.05, 320,213.86 and 171,912.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,215.05, 320,213.86 and 171,912.17 is: 237,058.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,215.05 : 320,213.86 = 171,912.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,215.05/320,213.86 = 171,912.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,215.05x = 320,213.86 × 171,912.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,215.05x = 55,048,659,907.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,048,659,907.43/232,215.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,058.96

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