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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,577.74, 349,086.64 and 170,530.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,577.74, 349,086.64 and 170,530.63 is: 254,861.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,577.74 : 349,086.64 = 170,530.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,577.74/349,086.64 = 170,530.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,577.74x = 349,086.64 × 170,530.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,577.74x = 59,529,962,045.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,529,962,045.70/233,577.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,861.46

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