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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,256.29, 320,143.26 and 174,809.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,256.29, 320,143.26 and 174,809.23 is: 240,957.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,256.29 : 320,143.26 = 174,809.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,256.29/320,143.26 = 174,809.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,256.29x = 320,143.26 × 174,809.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,256.29x = 55,963,996,770.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,963,996,770.29/232,256.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,957.94

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