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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,708.40, 346,062.60 and 171,659.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,708.40, 346,062.60 and 171,659.40 is: 257,489.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,708.40 : 346,062.60 = 171,659.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,708.40/346,062.60 = 171,659.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,708.40x = 346,062.60 × 171,659.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,708.40x = 59,404,898,278.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,404,898,278.44/230,708.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,489.10

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