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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,916.26, 322,780.22 and 172,695.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,916.26, 322,780.22 and 172,695.03 is: 238,301.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,916.26 : 322,780.22 = 172,695.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,916.26/322,780.22 = 172,695.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,916.26x = 322,780.22 × 172,695.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,916.26x = 55,742,539,776.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,742,539,776.31/233,916.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,301.26

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