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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,785.36, 352,165.08 and 171,670.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,785.36, 352,165.08 and 171,670.16 is: 257,495.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,785.36 : 352,165.08 = 171,670.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,785.36/352,165.08 = 171,670.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,785.36x = 352,165.08 × 171,670.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,785.36x = 60,456,235,630.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,456,235,630.01/234,785.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,495.76

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