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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,410.51, 328,892.82 and 173,741.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,410.51, 328,892.82 and 173,741.10 is: 239,679.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,410.51 : 328,892.82 = 173,741.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,410.51/328,892.82 = 173,741.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,410.51x = 328,892.82 × 173,741.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,410.51x = 57,142,200,328.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,142,200,328.90/238,410.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,679.87

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