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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,918.43, 325,879.02 and 174,788.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,918.43, 325,879.02 and 174,788.81 is: 241,439.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,918.43 : 325,879.02 = 174,788.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,918.43/325,879.02 = 174,788.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,918.43x = 325,879.02 × 174,788.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,918.43x = 56,960,004,480.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,960,004,480.37/235,918.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,439.41

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