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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,619.27, 354,569.77 and 173,481.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,619.27, 354,569.77 and 173,481.42 is: 259,958.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,619.27 : 354,569.77 = 173,481.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,619.27/354,569.77 = 173,481.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,619.27x = 354,569.77 × 173,481.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,619.27x = 61,511,267,188.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,511,267,188.67/236,619.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,958.82

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