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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,688.42, 355,208.96 and 173,671.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,688.42, 355,208.96 and 173,671.38 is: 260,636.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,688.42 : 355,208.96 = 173,671.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,688.42/355,208.96 = 173,671.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,688.42x = 355,208.96 × 173,671.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,688.42x = 61,689,628,722.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,689,628,722.44/236,688.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,636.45

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