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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,922.19, 325,884.21 and 174,792.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,922.19, 325,884.21 and 174,792.57 is: 241,444.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,922.19 : 325,884.21 = 174,792.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,922.19/325,884.21 = 174,792.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,922.19x = 325,884.21 × 174,792.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,922.19x = 56,962,138,588.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,962,138,588.32/235,922.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,444.60

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