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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,216.05, 320,215.24 and 171,913.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,216.05, 320,215.24 and 171,913.17 is: 237,060.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,216.05 : 320,215.24 = 171,913.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,216.05/320,215.24 = 171,913.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,216.05x = 320,215.24 × 171,913.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,216.05x = 55,049,216,990.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,049,216,990.71/232,216.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,060.35

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