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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,502.32, 357,162.99 and 175,172.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,502.32, 357,162.99 and 175,172.27 is: 262,324.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,502.32 : 357,162.99 = 175,172.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,502.32/357,162.99 = 175,172.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,502.32x = 357,162.99 × 175,172.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,502.32x = 62,565,049,275.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,565,049,275.58/238,502.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,324.70

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