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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,895.22, 325,846.89 and 174,765.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,895.22, 325,846.89 and 174,765.51 is: 241,407.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,895.22 : 325,846.89 = 174,765.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,895.22/325,846.89 = 174,765.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,895.22x = 325,846.89 × 174,765.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,895.22x = 56,946,797,912.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,946,797,912.76/235,895.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,407.17

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