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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,467.51, 356,922.45 and 175,270.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,467.51, 356,922.45 and 175,270.91 is: 262,333.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,467.51 : 356,922.45 = 175,270.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,467.51/356,922.45 = 175,270.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,467.51x = 356,922.45 × 175,270.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,467.51x = 62,558,120,826.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,558,120,826.32/238,467.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,333.94

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