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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,231.91, 347,855.79 and 175,446.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,231.91, 347,855.79 and 175,446.46 is: 262,797.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,231.91 : 347,855.79 = 175,446.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,231.91/347,855.79 = 175,446.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,231.91x = 347,855.79 × 175,446.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,231.91x = 61,030,065,588.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,030,065,588.62/232,231.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,797.93

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