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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,608.57, 357,134.03 and 175,411.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,608.57, 357,134.03 and 175,411.96 is: 262,545.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,608.57 : 357,134.03 = 175,411.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,608.57/357,134.03 = 175,411.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,608.57x = 357,134.03 × 175,411.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,608.57x = 62,645,580,185.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,645,580,185.00/238,608.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,545.39

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