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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,825.80, 347,287.50 and 170,925.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,825.80, 347,287.50 and 170,925.14 is: 256,055.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,825.80 : 347,287.50 = 170,925.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,825.80/347,287.50 = 170,925.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,825.80x = 347,287.50 × 170,925.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,825.80x = 59,360,164,557.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,360,164,557.75/231,825.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,055.04

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