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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,610.94, 357,137.58 and 175,414.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,610.94, 357,137.58 and 175,414.32 is: 262,548.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,610.94 : 357,137.58 = 175,414.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,610.94/357,137.58 = 175,414.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,610.94x = 357,137.58 × 175,414.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,610.94x = 62,647,045,742.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,647,045,742.15/238,610.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,548.92

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