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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,451.22, 349,703.25 and 173,046.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,451.22, 349,703.25 and 173,046.18 is: 238,763.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,451.22 : 349,703.25 = 173,046.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,451.22/349,703.25 = 173,046.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,451.22x = 349,703.25 × 173,046.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,451.22x = 60,514,811,546.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,514,811,546.09/253,451.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,763.15

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