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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,362.90, 348,544.35 and 173,313.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,362.90, 348,544.35 and 173,313.90 is: 259,970.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,362.90 : 348,544.35 = 173,313.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,362.90/348,544.35 = 173,313.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,362.90x = 348,544.35 × 173,313.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,362.90x = 60,407,580,621.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,407,580,621.47/232,362.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,970.85

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