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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,914.63, 353,521.95 and 173,278.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,914.63, 353,521.95 and 173,278.95 is: 259,661.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,914.63 : 353,521.95 = 173,278.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,914.63/353,521.95 = 173,278.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,914.63x = 353,521.95 × 173,278.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,914.63x = 61,257,912,297.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,257,912,297.95/235,914.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,661.35

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