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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,026, 328,910.52 and 173,382.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,026, 328,910.52 and 173,382.72 is: 239,584.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,026 : 328,910.52 = 173,382.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,026/328,910.52 = 173,382.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,026x = 328,910.52 × 173,382.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,026x = 57,027,400,594.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,027,400,594.21/238,026
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,584.75

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