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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,564.40, 352,482.60 and 173,356.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,564.40, 352,482.60 and 173,356.40 is: 259,398.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,564.40 : 352,482.60 = 173,356.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,564.40/352,482.60 = 173,356.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,564.40x = 352,482.60 × 173,356.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,564.40x = 61,105,114,598.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,105,114,598.64/235,564.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,398.77

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