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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,612.57, 357,140.03 and 175,415.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,612.57, 357,140.03 and 175,415.96 is: 262,551.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,612.57 : 357,140.03 = 175,415.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,612.57/357,140.03 = 175,415.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,612.57x = 357,140.03 × 175,415.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,612.57x = 62,648,061,216.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,648,061,216.88/238,612.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,551.39

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