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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,920.40, 353,016.60 and 173,712.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,920.40, 353,016.60 and 173,712.40 is: 259,932.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,920.40 : 353,016.60 = 173,712.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,920.40/353,016.60 = 173,712.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,920.40x = 353,016.60 × 173,712.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,920.40x = 61,323,360,825.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,323,360,825.84/235,920.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,932.42

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