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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,544.88, 349,037.60 and 170,497.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,544.88, 349,037.60 and 170,497.76 is: 254,812.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,544.88 : 349,037.60 = 170,497.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,544.88/349,037.60 = 170,497.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,544.88x = 349,037.60 × 170,497.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,544.88x = 59,510,128,955.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,510,128,955.78/233,544.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,812.39

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