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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,450.89, 324,919.79 and 175,290.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,450.89, 324,919.79 and 175,290.57 is: 241,899.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,450.89 : 324,919.79 = 175,290.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,450.89/324,919.79 = 175,290.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,450.89x = 324,919.79 × 175,290.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,450.89x = 56,955,374,316.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,955,374,316.93/235,450.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,899.17

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