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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,505.19, 357,167.29 and 175,175.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,505.19, 357,167.29 and 175,175.14 is: 262,329.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,505.19 : 357,167.29 = 175,175.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,505.19/357,167.29 = 175,175.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,505.19x = 357,167.29 × 175,175.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,505.19x = 62,566,830,029.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,566,830,029.17/238,505.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,329.01

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