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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,518.88, 348,998.89 and 170,471.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,518.88, 348,998.89 and 170,471.77 is: 254,773.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,518.88 : 348,998.89 = 170,471.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,518.88/348,998.89 = 170,471.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,518.88x = 348,998.89 × 170,471.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,518.88x = 59,494,458,454.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,494,458,454.59/233,518.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,773.65

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