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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,297.06, 324,748.65 and 171,844.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,297.06, 324,748.65 and 171,844.90 is: 237,174.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,297.06 : 324,748.65 = 171,844.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,297.06/324,748.65 = 171,844.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,297.06x = 324,748.65 × 171,844.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,297.06x = 55,806,399,284.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,806,399,284.39/235,297.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,174.23

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