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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,734.19, 356,268.38 and 170,860.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,734.19, 356,268.38 and 170,860.59 is: 256,051.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,734.19 : 356,268.38 = 170,860.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,734.19/356,268.38 = 170,860.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,734.19x = 356,268.38 × 170,860.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,734.19x = 60,872,224,750.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,872,224,750.84/237,734.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,051.62

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