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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,529.98, 322,347.48 and 173,081.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,529.98, 322,347.48 and 173,081.30 is: 238,908.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,529.98 : 322,347.48 = 173,081.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,529.98/322,347.48 = 173,081.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,529.98x = 322,347.48 × 173,081.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,529.98x = 55,792,320,890.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,792,320,890.12/233,529.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,908.60

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