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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,905.77, 353,508.74 and 173,270.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,905.77, 353,508.74 and 173,270.09 is: 259,648.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,905.77 : 353,508.74 = 173,270.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,905.77/353,508.74 = 173,270.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,905.77x = 353,508.74 × 173,270.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,905.77x = 61,252,490,329.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,252,490,329.24/235,905.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,648.12

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