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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,609.27, 348,855.58 and 170,164.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,609.27, 348,855.58 and 170,164.75 is: 255,204.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,609.27 : 348,855.58 = 170,164.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,609.27/348,855.58 = 170,164.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,609.27x = 348,855.58 × 170,164.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,609.27x = 59,362,922,556.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,362,922,556.81/232,609.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,204.46

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