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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,033.48, 328,187.28 and 174,260.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,033.48, 328,187.28 and 174,260.56 is: 240,260.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,033.48 : 328,187.28 = 174,260.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,033.48/328,187.28 = 174,260.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,033.48x = 328,187.28 × 174,260.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,033.48x = 57,190,099,197.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,190,099,197.68/238,033.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,260.74

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