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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,592.21, 348,210.50 and 172,885.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,592.21, 348,210.50 and 172,885.15 is: 258,823.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,592.21 : 348,210.50 = 172,885.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,592.21/348,210.50 = 172,885.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,592.21x = 348,210.50 × 172,885.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,592.21x = 60,200,424,094.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,200,424,094.91/232,592.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,823.91

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