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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,529.85, 349,015.23 and 170,482.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,529.85, 349,015.23 and 170,482.74 is: 254,790.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,529.85 : 349,015.23 = 170,482.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,529.85/349,015.23 = 170,482.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,529.85x = 349,015.23 × 170,482.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,529.85x = 59,501,070,967.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,501,070,967.05/233,529.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,790.00

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