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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,905.90, 353,508.92 and 173,270.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,905.90, 353,508.92 and 173,270.22 is: 259,648.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,905.90 : 353,508.92 = 173,270.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,905.90/353,508.92 = 173,270.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,905.90x = 353,508.92 × 173,270.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,905.90x = 61,252,566,572.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,252,566,572.82/235,905.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,648.31

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