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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,660.70, 349,164.74 and 172,827.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,660.70, 349,164.74 and 172,827.33 is: 259,370.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,660.70 : 349,164.74 = 172,827.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,660.70/349,164.74 = 172,827.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,660.70x = 349,164.74 × 172,827.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,660.70x = 60,345,209,744.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,345,209,744.34/232,660.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,370.02

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