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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,491.19, 356,957.97 and 175,294.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,491.19, 356,957.97 and 175,294.59 is: 262,369.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,491.19 : 356,957.97 = 175,294.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,491.19/356,957.97 = 175,294.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,491.19x = 356,957.97 × 175,294.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,491.19x = 62,572,800,998.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,572,800,998.38/238,491.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,369.44

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