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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,204.19, 346,470.91 and 173,808.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,204.19, 346,470.91 and 173,808.69 is: 239,723.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,204.19 : 346,470.91 = 173,808.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,204.19/346,470.91 = 173,808.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,204.19x = 346,470.91 × 173,808.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,204.19x = 60,219,654,990.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,219,654,990.21/251,204.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,723.93

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