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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,580.31, 349,090.46 and 170,533.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,580.31, 349,090.46 and 170,533.22 is: 254,865.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,580.31 : 349,090.46 = 170,533.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,580.31/349,090.46 = 170,533.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,580.31x = 349,090.46 × 170,533.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,580.31x = 59,531,518,256.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,531,518,256.46/233,580.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,865.31

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