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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,476.08, 352,962.48 and 171,280.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,476.08, 352,962.48 and 171,280.32 is: 256,737.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,476.08 : 352,962.48 = 171,280.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,476.08/352,962.48 = 171,280.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,476.08x = 352,962.48 × 171,280.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,476.08x = 60,455,526,522.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,455,526,522.39/235,476.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,737.44

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