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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,490.19, 356,956.47 and 175,293.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,490.19, 356,956.47 and 175,293.59 is: 262,367.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,490.19 : 356,956.47 = 175,293.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,490.19/356,956.47 = 175,293.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,490.19x = 356,956.47 × 175,293.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,490.19x = 62,572,179,315.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,572,179,315.24/238,490.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,367.94

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