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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,499.40, 354,749.10 and 170,403.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,499.40, 354,749.10 and 170,403.40 is: 255,605.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,499.40 : 354,749.10 = 170,403.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,499.40/354,749.10 = 170,403.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,499.40x = 354,749.10 × 170,403.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,499.40x = 60,450,452,786.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,450,452,786.94/236,499.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,605.10

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