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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,659.20, 349,162.49 and 172,825.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,659.20, 349,162.49 and 172,825.83 is: 259,367.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,659.20 : 349,162.49 = 172,825.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,659.20/349,162.49 = 172,825.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,659.20x = 349,162.49 × 172,825.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,659.20x = 60,344,297,571.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,344,297,571.18/232,659.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,367.77

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