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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,827.78, 346,427.46 and 170,114.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,827.78, 346,427.46 and 170,114.88 is: 234,951.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,827.78 : 346,427.46 = 170,114.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,827.78/346,427.46 = 170,114.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,827.78x = 346,427.46 × 170,114.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,827.78x = 58,932,465,786.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,932,465,786.60/250,827.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,951.91

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