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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,963.14, 320,695.77 and 172,419.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,963.14, 320,695.77 and 172,419.69 is: 237,351.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,963.14 : 320,695.77 = 172,419.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,963.14/320,695.77 = 172,419.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,963.14x = 320,695.77 × 172,419.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,963.14x = 55,294,265,247.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,294,265,247.71/232,963.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,351.99

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