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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,338.48, 324,764.64 and 175,178.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,338.48, 324,764.64 and 175,178.16 is: 241,744.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,338.48 : 324,764.64 = 175,178.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,338.48/324,764.64 = 175,178.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,338.48x = 324,764.64 × 175,178.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,338.48x = 56,891,672,068.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,891,672,068.26/235,338.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,744.03

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