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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,783.36, 352,162.08 and 171,668.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,783.36, 352,162.08 and 171,668.16 is: 257,492.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,783.36 : 352,162.08 = 171,668.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,783.36/352,162.08 = 171,668.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,783.36x = 352,162.08 × 171,668.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,783.36x = 60,455,016,295.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,455,016,295.37/234,783.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,492.76

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