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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,514.88, 323,207.52 and 170,751.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,514.88, 323,207.52 and 170,751.68 is: 235,329.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,514.88 : 323,207.52 = 170,751.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,514.88/323,207.52 = 170,751.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,514.88x = 323,207.52 × 170,751.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,514.88x = 55,188,227,028.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,188,227,028.63/234,514.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,329.32

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