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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,003.31, 356,991.76 and 174,027.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,003.31, 356,991.76 and 174,027.03 is: 261,030.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,003.31 : 356,991.76 = 174,027.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,003.31/356,991.76 = 174,027.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,003.31x = 356,991.76 × 174,027.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,003.31x = 62,126,215,635.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,126,215,635.26/238,003.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,030.89

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