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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,032.48, 328,185.90 and 174,259.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,032.48, 328,185.90 and 174,259.56 is: 240,259.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,032.48 : 328,185.90 = 174,259.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,032.48/328,185.90 = 174,259.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,032.48x = 328,185.90 × 174,259.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,032.48x = 57,189,530,532.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,189,530,532.20/238,032.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,259.36

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