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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,919.40, 353,015.10 and 173,711.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,919.40, 353,015.10 and 173,711.40 is: 259,930.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,919.40 : 353,015.10 = 173,711.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,919.40/353,015.10 = 173,711.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,919.40x = 353,015.10 × 173,711.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,919.40x = 61,322,747,242.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,322,747,242.14/235,919.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,930.92

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