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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,218.20, 357,011.88 and 174,741.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,218.20, 357,011.88 and 174,741.14 is: 261,880.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,218.20 : 357,011.88 = 174,741.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,218.20/357,011.88 = 174,741.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,218.20x = 357,011.88 × 174,741.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,218.20x = 62,384,661,119.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,384,661,119.68/238,218.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,880.33

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