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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,046.24, 325,524.96 and 175,764.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,046.24, 325,524.96 and 175,764.96 is: 242,392.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,046.24 : 325,524.96 = 175,764.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,046.24/325,524.96 = 175,764.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,046.24x = 325,524.96 × 175,764.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,046.24x = 57,215,881,573.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,215,881,573.40/236,046.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,392.68

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