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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,124.59, 348,359.77 and 175,043.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,124.59, 348,359.77 and 175,043.20 is: 261,568.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,124.59 : 348,359.77 = 175,043.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,124.59/348,359.77 = 175,043.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,124.59x = 348,359.77 × 175,043.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,124.59x = 60,978,008,892.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,978,008,892.06/233,124.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,568.33

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