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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,904.18, 353,506.34 and 173,268.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,904.18, 353,506.34 and 173,268.50 is: 259,645.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,904.18 : 353,506.34 = 173,268.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,904.18/353,506.34 = 173,268.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,904.18x = 353,506.34 × 173,268.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,904.18x = 61,251,512,388.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,251,512,388.52/235,904.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,645.73

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