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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,121.34, 348,354.92 and 175,039.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,121.34, 348,354.92 and 175,039.94 is: 261,563.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,121.34 : 348,354.92 = 175,039.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,121.34/348,354.92 = 175,039.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,121.34x = 348,354.92 × 175,039.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,121.34x = 60,976,024,295.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,976,024,295.50/233,121.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,563.46

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