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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,735.19, 356,269.87 and 170,861.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,735.19, 356,269.87 and 170,861.59 is: 256,053.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,735.19 : 356,269.87 = 170,861.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,735.19/356,269.87 = 170,861.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,735.19x = 356,269.87 × 170,861.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,735.19x = 60,872,836,457.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,872,836,457.29/237,735.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,053.12

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