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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,652.01, 349,151.72 and 172,818.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,652.01, 349,151.72 and 172,818.65 is: 259,357.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,652.01 : 349,151.72 = 172,818.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,652.01/349,151.72 = 172,818.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,652.01x = 349,151.72 × 172,818.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,652.01x = 60,339,926,940.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,339,926,940.39/232,652.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,357.00

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