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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,904.72, 355,069.92 and 173,992.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,904.72, 355,069.92 and 173,992.02 is: 260,777.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,904.72 : 355,069.92 = 173,992.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,904.72/355,069.92 = 173,992.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,904.72x = 355,069.92 × 173,992.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,904.72x = 61,779,332,622.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,779,332,622.04/236,904.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,777.13

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