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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,861.46, 358,353.75 and 171,471.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,861.46, 358,353.75 and 171,471.62 is: 257,251.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,861.46 : 358,353.75 = 171,471.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,861.46/358,353.75 = 171,471.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,861.46x = 358,353.75 × 171,471.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,861.46x = 61,447,498,045.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,447,498,045.58/238,861.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,251.62

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