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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,539.55, 349,029.71 and 170,492.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,539.55, 349,029.71 and 170,492.45 is: 254,804.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,539.55 : 349,029.71 = 170,492.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,539.55/349,029.71 = 170,492.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,539.55x = 349,029.71 × 170,492.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,539.55x = 59,506,928,422.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,506,928,422.43/233,539.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,804.50

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