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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,247.95, 351,453.33 and 170,266.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,247.95, 351,453.33 and 170,266.05 is: 255,458.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,247.95 : 351,453.33 = 170,266.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,247.95/351,453.33 = 170,266.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,247.95x = 351,453.33 × 170,266.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,247.95x = 59,840,570,258.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,840,570,258.45/234,247.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,458.25

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