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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,932.02, 353,548.11 and 173,296.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,932.02, 353,548.11 and 173,296.34 is: 259,687.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,932.02 : 353,548.11 = 173,296.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,932.02/353,548.11 = 173,296.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,932.02x = 353,548.11 × 173,296.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,932.02x = 61,268,594,866.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,268,594,866.86/235,932.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,687.49

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