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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,695.72, 350,647.26 and 173,665

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,695.72, 350,647.26 and 173,665 is: 260,574.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,695.72 : 350,647.26 = 173,665 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,695.72/350,647.26 = 173,665/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,695.72x = 350,647.26 × 173,665
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,695.72x = 60,895,156,407.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,895,156,407.90/233,695.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,574.55

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