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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,764.76, 321,229.11 and 175,302.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,764.76, 321,229.11 and 175,302.73 is: 241,928.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,764.76 : 321,229.11 = 175,302.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,764.76/321,229.11 = 175,302.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,764.76x = 321,229.11 × 175,302.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,764.76x = 56,312,339,938.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,312,339,938.47/232,764.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,928.12

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