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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,612.94, 357,140.58 and 175,416.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,612.94, 357,140.58 and 175,416.32 is: 262,551.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,612.94 : 357,140.58 = 175,416.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,612.94/357,140.58 = 175,416.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,612.94x = 357,140.58 × 175,416.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,612.94x = 62,648,286,266.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,648,286,266.27/238,612.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,551.92

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