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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,697.72, 350,650.26 and 173,667

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,697.72, 350,650.26 and 173,667 is: 260,577.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,697.72 : 350,650.26 = 173,667 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,697.72/350,650.26 = 173,667/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,697.72x = 350,650.26 × 173,667
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,697.72x = 60,896,378,703.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,896,378,703.42/233,697.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,577.55

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