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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,109.09, 328,473.50 and 173,477.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,109.09, 328,473.50 and 173,477.77 is: 239,314.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,109.09 : 328,473.50 = 173,477.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,109.09/328,473.50 = 173,477.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,109.09x = 328,473.50 × 173,477.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,109.09x = 56,982,848,595.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,982,848,595.52/238,109.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,314.05

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