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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,755.89, 321,216.89 and 175,293.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,755.89, 321,216.89 and 175,293.86 is: 241,915.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,755.89 : 321,216.89 = 175,293.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,755.89/321,216.89 = 175,293.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,755.89x = 321,216.89 × 175,293.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,755.89x = 56,307,346,062.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,307,346,062.74/232,755.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,915.89

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