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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,805.36, 352,195.08 and 171,690.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,805.36, 352,195.08 and 171,690.16 is: 257,525.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,805.36 : 352,195.08 = 171,690.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,805.36/352,195.08 = 171,690.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,805.36x = 352,195.08 × 171,690.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,805.36x = 60,468,429,636.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,468,429,636.41/234,805.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,525.76

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