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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,027.97, 328,179.71 and 174,255.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,027.97, 328,179.71 and 174,255.05 is: 240,253.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,027.97 : 328,179.71 = 174,255.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,027.97/328,179.71 = 174,255.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,027.97x = 328,179.71 × 174,255.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,027.97x = 57,186,969,262.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,186,969,262.86/238,027.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,253.15

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