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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,619.52, 354,570.14 and 173,481.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,619.52, 354,570.14 and 173,481.67 is: 259,959.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,619.52 : 354,570.14 = 173,481.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,619.52/354,570.14 = 173,481.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,619.52x = 354,570.14 × 173,481.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,619.52x = 61,511,420,896.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,511,420,896.25/236,619.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,959.20

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