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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,531.35, 349,017.47 and 170,484.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,531.35, 349,017.47 and 170,484.24 is: 254,792.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,531.35 : 349,017.47 = 170,484.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,531.35/349,017.47 = 170,484.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,531.35x = 349,017.47 × 170,484.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,531.35x = 59,501,975,522.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,501,975,522.16/233,531.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,792.24

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