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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,008.64, 346,200 and 170,498.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,008.64, 346,200 and 170,498.24 is: 235,157.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,008.64 : 346,200 = 170,498.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,008.64/346,200 = 170,498.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,008.64x = 346,200 × 170,498.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,008.64x = 59,026,490,688
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,026,490,688/251,008.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,157.21

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