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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,503.32, 357,164.48 and 175,173.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,503.32, 357,164.48 and 175,173.27 is: 262,326.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,503.32 : 357,164.48 = 175,173.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,503.32/357,164.48 = 175,173.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,503.32x = 357,164.48 × 175,173.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,503.32x = 62,565,669,889.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,565,669,889.45/238,503.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,326.20

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