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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,468.08, 352,950.48 and 171,272.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,468.08, 352,950.48 and 171,272.34 is: 256,725.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,468.08 : 352,950.48 = 171,272.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,468.08/352,950.48 = 171,272.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,468.08x = 352,950.48 × 171,272.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,468.08x = 60,450,654,613.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,450,654,613.72/235,468.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,725.47

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