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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,839.53, 350,015.26 and 173,309.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,839.53, 350,015.26 and 173,309.33 is: 238,973.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,839.53 : 350,015.26 = 173,309.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,839.53/350,015.26 = 173,309.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,839.53x = 350,015.26 × 173,309.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,839.53x = 60,660,910,200.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,660,910,200.38/253,839.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,973.46

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