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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,608.77, 348,854.83 and 170,164.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,608.77, 348,854.83 and 170,164.25 is: 255,203.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,608.77 : 348,854.83 = 170,164.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,608.77/348,854.83 = 170,164.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,608.77x = 348,854.83 × 170,164.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,608.77x = 59,362,620,505.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,362,620,505.83/232,608.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,203.71

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