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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,777.24, 329,200.28 and 173,307.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,777.24, 329,200.28 and 173,307.26 is: 238,937.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,777.24 : 329,200.28 = 173,307.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,777.24/329,200.28 = 173,307.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,777.24x = 329,200.28 × 173,307.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,777.24x = 57,052,798,518.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,052,798,518.03/238,777.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,937.34

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