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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,179.56, 348,441.62 and 175,098.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,179.56, 348,441.62 and 175,098.11 is: 261,650.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,179.56 : 348,441.62 = 175,098.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,179.56/348,441.62 = 175,098.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,179.56x = 348,441.62 × 175,098.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,179.56x = 61,011,466,489.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,011,466,489.64/233,179.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,650.15

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