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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,729.68, 346,057.89 and 170,183.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,729.68, 346,057.89 and 170,183.16 is: 234,887.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,729.68 : 346,057.89 = 170,183.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,729.68/346,057.89 = 170,183.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,729.68x = 346,057.89 × 170,183.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,729.68x = 58,893,225,263.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,893,225,263.13/250,729.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,887.33

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