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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,026.47, 328,177.64 and 174,253.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,026.47, 328,177.64 and 174,253.55 is: 240,251.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,026.47 : 328,177.64 = 174,253.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,026.47/328,177.64 = 174,253.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,026.47x = 328,177.64 × 174,253.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,026.47x = 57,186,117,595.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,186,117,595.37/238,026.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,251.09

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