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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,205.12, 349,980.62 and 173,372.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,205.12, 349,980.62 and 173,372.04 is: 260,186.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,205.12 : 349,980.62 = 173,372.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,205.12/349,980.62 = 173,372.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,205.12x = 349,980.62 × 173,372.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,205.12x = 60,676,853,183.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,676,853,183.00/233,205.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,186.63

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