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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,692.96, 325,163.34 and 174,588

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,692.96, 325,163.34 and 174,588 is: 240,862.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,692.96 : 325,163.34 = 174,588 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,692.96/325,163.34 = 174,588/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,692.96x = 325,163.34 × 174,588
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,692.96x = 56,769,617,203.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,769,617,203.92/235,692.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,862.59

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