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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,008.72, 321,660.32 and 175,671.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,008.72, 321,660.32 and 175,671.25 is: 242,507.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,008.72 : 321,660.32 = 175,671.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,008.72/321,660.32 = 175,671.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,008.72x = 321,660.32 × 175,671.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,008.72x = 56,506,468,807.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,506,468,807.29/233,008.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,507.96

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