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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,533.85, 349,021.20 and 170,486.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,533.85, 349,021.20 and 170,486.74 is: 254,795.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,533.85 : 349,021.20 = 170,486.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,533.85/349,021.20 = 170,486.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,533.85x = 349,021.20 × 170,486.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,533.85x = 59,503,486,578.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,503,486,578.89/233,533.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,795.98

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