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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,184.32, 348,448.70 and 175,102.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,184.32, 348,448.70 and 175,102.86 is: 261,657.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,184.32 : 348,448.70 = 175,102.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,184.32/348,448.70 = 175,102.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,184.32x = 348,448.70 × 175,102.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,184.32x = 61,014,363,933.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,014,363,933.28/233,184.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,657.23

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