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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,518.92, 322,160.58 and 172,411.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,518.92, 322,160.58 and 172,411.44 is: 237,857.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,518.92 : 322,160.58 = 172,411.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,518.92/322,160.58 = 172,411.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,518.92x = 322,160.58 × 172,411.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,518.92x = 55,544,169,509.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,544,169,509.04/233,518.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,857.26

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