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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,349.12, 349,194.24 and 170,864.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,349.12, 349,194.24 and 170,864.64 is: 255,689.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,349.12 : 349,194.24 = 170,864.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,349.12/349,194.24 = 170,864.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,349.12x = 349,194.24 × 170,864.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,349.12x = 59,664,948,107.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,664,948,107.67/233,349.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,689.62

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