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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,283.35, 357,683.85 and 173,263.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,283.35, 357,683.85 and 173,263.48 is: 239,018.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,283.35 : 357,683.85 = 173,263.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,283.35/357,683.85 = 173,263.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,283.35x = 357,683.85 × 173,263.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,283.35x = 61,973,548,702.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,973,548,702.57/259,283.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,018.62

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