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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,619.26, 354,569.76 and 173,481.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,619.26, 354,569.76 and 173,481.42 is: 259,958.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,619.26 : 354,569.76 = 173,481.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,619.26/354,569.76 = 173,481.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,619.26x = 354,569.76 × 173,481.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,619.26x = 61,511,265,453.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,511,265,453.86/236,619.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,958.83

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