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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,126.59, 348,362.75 and 175,045.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,126.59, 348,362.75 and 175,045.20 is: 261,571.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,126.59 : 348,362.75 = 175,045.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,126.59/348,362.75 = 175,045.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,126.59x = 348,362.75 × 175,045.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,126.59x = 60,979,227,246.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,979,227,246.30/233,126.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,571.31

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