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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,607.57, 357,132.53 and 175,410.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,607.57, 357,132.53 and 175,410.96 is: 262,543.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,607.57 : 357,132.53 = 175,410.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,607.57/357,132.53 = 175,410.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,607.57x = 357,132.53 × 175,410.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,607.57x = 62,644,959,934.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,644,959,934.53/238,607.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,543.89

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