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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,705.40, 346,058.10 and 171,656.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,705.40, 346,058.10 and 171,656.40 is: 257,484.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,705.40 : 346,058.10 = 171,656.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,705.40/346,058.10 = 171,656.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,705.40x = 346,058.10 × 171,656.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,705.40x = 59,403,087,636.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,403,087,636.84/230,705.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,484.60

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