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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,172.60, 328,225.12 and 233,795.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,172.60, 328,225.12 and 233,795.61 is: 322,193.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,172.60 : 328,225.12 = 233,795.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,172.60/328,225.12 = 233,795.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,172.60x = 328,225.12 × 233,795.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,172.60x = 76,737,592,147.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,737,592,147.72/238,172.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,193.20

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