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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,521.98, 322,336.44 and 173,073.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,521.98, 322,336.44 and 173,073.30 is: 238,897.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,521.98 : 322,336.44 = 173,073.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,521.98/322,336.44 = 173,073.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,521.98x = 322,336.44 × 173,073.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,521.98x = 55,787,831,381.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,787,831,381.05/233,521.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,897.56

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