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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,934.48, 350,218.08 and 174,227.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,934.48, 350,218.08 and 174,227.76 is: 260,832.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,934.48 : 350,218.08 = 174,227.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,934.48/350,218.08 = 174,227.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,934.48x = 350,218.08 × 174,227.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,934.48x = 61,017,711,589.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,017,711,589.90/233,934.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,832.48

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