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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,423.10, 349,843.05 and 171,020.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,423.10, 349,843.05 and 171,020.70 is: 256,317.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,423.10 : 349,843.05 = 171,020.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,423.10/349,843.05 = 171,020.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,423.10x = 349,843.05 × 171,020.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,423.10x = 59,830,403,301.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,830,403,301.14/233,423.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,317.41

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