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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,763.76, 321,227.73 and 175,301.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,763.76, 321,227.73 and 175,301.73 is: 241,926.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,763.76 : 321,227.73 = 175,301.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,763.76/321,227.73 = 175,301.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,763.76x = 321,227.73 × 175,301.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,763.76x = 56,311,776,792.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,311,776,792.97/232,763.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,926.74

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