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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,686.42, 355,205.96 and 173,669.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,686.42, 355,205.96 and 173,669.38 is: 260,633.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,686.42 : 355,205.96 = 173,669.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,686.42/355,205.96 = 173,669.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,686.42x = 355,205.96 × 173,669.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,686.42x = 61,688,398,845.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,688,398,845.50/236,686.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,633.45

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