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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,444.80, 345,746.88 and 170,300.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,444.80, 345,746.88 and 170,300.16 is: 235,104.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,444.80 : 345,746.88 = 170,300.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,444.80/345,746.88 = 170,300.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,444.80x = 345,746.88 × 170,300.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,444.80x = 58,880,748,983.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,880,748,983.50/250,444.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,104.70

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