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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,504.19, 357,165.80 and 175,174.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,504.19, 357,165.80 and 175,174.14 is: 262,327.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,504.19 : 357,165.80 = 175,174.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,504.19/357,165.80 = 175,174.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,504.19x = 357,165.80 × 175,174.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,504.19x = 62,566,210,976.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,566,210,976.54/238,504.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,327.51

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