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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,905.27, 353,507.99 and 173,269.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,905.27, 353,507.99 and 173,269.59 is: 259,647.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,905.27 : 353,507.99 = 173,269.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,905.27/353,507.99 = 173,269.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,905.27x = 353,507.99 × 173,269.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,905.27x = 61,252,183,622.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,252,183,622.68/235,905.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,647.37

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