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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,962.52, 320,694.92 and 172,419.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,962.52, 320,694.92 and 172,419.07 is: 237,351.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,962.52 : 320,694.92 = 172,419.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,962.52/320,694.92 = 172,419.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,962.52x = 320,694.92 × 172,419.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,962.52x = 55,293,919,860.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,293,919,860.12/232,962.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,351.14

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