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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,126.86, 347,741.95 and 171,229.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,126.86, 347,741.95 and 171,229.85 is: 256,514.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,126.86 : 347,741.95 = 171,229.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,126.86/347,741.95 = 171,229.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,126.86x = 347,741.95 × 171,229.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,126.86x = 59,543,799,342.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,543,799,342.35/232,126.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,514.04

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