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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,171.73, 328,223.92 and 233,794.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,171.73, 328,223.92 and 233,794.74 is: 322,191.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,171.73 : 328,223.92 = 233,794.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,171.73/328,223.92 = 233,794.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,171.73x = 328,223.92 × 233,794.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,171.73x = 76,737,025,453.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,737,025,453.69/238,171.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,191.99

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