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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,410.69, 328,737.47 and 173,765.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,410.69, 328,737.47 and 173,765.67 is: 239,600.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,410.69 : 328,737.47 = 173,765.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,410.69/328,737.47 = 173,765.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,410.69x = 328,737.47 × 173,765.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,410.69x = 57,123,285,859.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,123,285,859.83/238,410.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,600.35

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