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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,905.40, 353,508.17 and 173,269.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,905.40, 353,508.17 and 173,269.72 is: 259,647.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,905.40 : 353,508.17 = 173,269.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,905.40/353,508.17 = 173,269.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,905.40x = 353,508.17 × 173,269.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,905.40x = 61,252,259,866.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,252,259,866.07/235,905.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,647.56

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