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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,675.80, 346,155.02 and 170,401.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,675.80, 346,155.02 and 170,401.96 is: 235,305.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,675.80 : 346,155.02 = 170,401.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,675.80/346,155.02 = 170,401.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,675.80x = 346,155.02 × 170,401.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,675.80x = 58,985,493,871.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,985,493,871.84/250,675.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,305.90

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