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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,766.14, 323,720.51 and 174,448.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,766.14, 323,720.51 and 174,448.68 is: 240,548.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,766.14 : 323,720.51 = 174,448.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,766.14/323,720.51 = 174,448.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,766.14x = 323,720.51 × 174,448.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,766.14x = 56,472,615,658.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,472,615,658.43/234,766.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,548.38

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