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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,688.67, 355,209.34 and 173,671.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,688.67, 355,209.34 and 173,671.63 is: 260,636.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,688.67 : 355,209.34 = 173,671.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,688.67/355,209.34 = 173,671.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,688.67x = 355,209.34 × 173,671.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,688.67x = 61,689,783,312.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,689,783,312.64/236,688.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,636.83

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