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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,637.14, 357,176.83 and 175,440.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,637.14, 357,176.83 and 175,440.53 is: 262,588.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,637.14 : 357,176.83 = 175,440.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,637.14/357,176.83 = 175,440.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,637.14x = 357,176.83 × 175,440.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,637.14x = 62,663,292,358.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,663,292,358.92/238,637.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,588.18

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