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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,593.20, 357,110.91 and 175,396.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,593.20, 357,110.91 and 175,396.60 is: 262,522.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,593.20 : 357,110.91 = 175,396.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,593.20/357,110.91 = 175,396.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,593.20x = 357,110.91 × 175,396.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,593.20x = 62,636,037,874.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,636,037,874.55/238,593.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,522.31

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