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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,719.83, 322,567.92 and 173,205.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,719.83, 322,567.92 and 173,205.54 is: 239,049.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,719.83 : 322,567.92 = 173,205.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,719.83/322,567.92 = 173,205.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,719.83x = 322,567.92 × 173,205.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,719.83x = 55,870,550,770.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,870,550,770.28/233,719.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,049.25

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