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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,715.78, 346,038.74 and 170,169.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,715.78, 346,038.74 and 170,169.27 is: 234,868.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,715.78 : 346,038.74 = 170,169.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,715.78/346,038.74 = 170,169.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,715.78x = 346,038.74 × 170,169.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,715.78x = 58,885,158,926.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,885,158,926.67/250,715.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,868.18

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