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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,023.80, 351,035.70 and 175,271.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,023.80, 351,035.70 and 175,271.80 is: 262,907.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,023.80 : 351,035.70 = 175,271.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,023.80/351,035.70 = 175,271.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,023.80x = 351,035.70 × 175,271.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,023.80x = 61,526,659,003.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,526,659,003.26/234,023.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,907.70

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