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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,506.19, 357,168.79 and 175,176.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,506.19, 357,168.79 and 175,176.14 is: 262,330.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,506.19 : 357,168.79 = 175,176.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,506.19/357,168.79 = 175,176.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,506.19x = 357,168.79 × 175,176.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,506.19x = 62,567,449,960.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,567,449,960.67/238,506.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,330.51

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