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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,954.23, 353,581.35 and 173,318.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,954.23, 353,581.35 and 173,318.55 is: 259,720.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,954.23 : 353,581.35 = 173,318.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,954.23/353,581.35 = 173,318.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,954.23x = 353,581.35 × 173,318.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,954.23x = 61,282,206,889.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,282,206,889.04/235,954.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,720.74

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