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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,585.82, 341,329.95 and 170,059.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,585.82, 341,329.95 and 170,059.10 is: 234,449.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,585.82 : 341,329.95 = 170,059.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,585.82/341,329.95 = 170,059.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,585.82x = 341,329.95 × 170,059.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,585.82x = 58,046,262,393.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,046,262,393.40/247,585.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,449.06

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