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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,950.11, 353,575.17 and 173,314.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,950.11, 353,575.17 and 173,314.43 is: 259,714.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,950.11 : 353,575.17 = 173,314.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,950.11/353,575.17 = 173,314.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,950.11x = 353,575.17 × 173,314.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,950.11x = 61,279,677,282.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,279,677,282.83/235,950.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,714.56

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