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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,607.07, 357,131.78 and 175,410.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,607.07, 357,131.78 and 175,410.46 is: 262,543.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,607.07 : 357,131.78 = 175,410.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,607.07/357,131.78 = 175,410.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,607.07x = 357,131.78 × 175,410.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,607.07x = 62,644,649,810.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,644,649,810.42/238,607.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,543.15

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