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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,962.03, 320,694.23 and 172,418.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,962.03, 320,694.23 and 172,418.58 is: 237,350.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,962.03 : 320,694.23 = 172,418.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,962.03/320,694.23 = 172,418.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,962.03x = 320,694.23 × 172,418.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,962.03x = 55,293,642,888.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,293,642,888.70/232,962.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,350.45

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