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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,181.43, 346,439.40 and 173,785.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,181.43, 346,439.40 and 173,785.85 is: 239,692.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,181.43 : 346,439.40 = 173,785.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,181.43/346,439.40 = 173,785.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,181.43x = 346,439.40 × 173,785.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,181.43x = 60,206,267,932.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,206,267,932.78/251,181.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,692.35

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