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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,239.42, 347,867.01 and 175,453.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,239.42, 347,867.01 and 175,453.95 is: 262,809.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,239.42 : 347,867.01 = 175,453.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,239.42/347,867.01 = 175,453.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,239.42x = 347,867.01 × 175,453.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,239.42x = 61,034,640,979.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,034,640,979.19/232,239.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,809.13

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