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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,606.83, 348,851.93 and 170,162.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,606.83, 348,851.93 and 170,162.31 is: 255,200.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,606.83 : 348,851.93 = 170,162.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,606.83/348,851.93 = 170,162.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,606.83x = 348,851.93 × 170,162.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,606.83x = 59,361,449,405.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,361,449,405.95/232,606.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,200.80

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