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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,269.93, 349,106.99 and 171,573.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,269.93, 349,106.99 and 171,573.33 is: 236,496.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,269.93 : 349,106.99 = 171,573.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,269.93/349,106.99 = 171,573.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,269.93x = 349,106.99 × 171,573.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,269.93x = 59,897,447,942.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,897,447,942.71/253,269.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,496.48

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