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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,038.64, 346,241.36 and 170,528.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,038.64, 346,241.36 and 170,528.24 is: 235,198.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,038.64 : 346,241.36 = 170,528.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,038.64/346,241.36 = 170,528.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,038.64x = 346,241.36 × 170,528.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,038.64x = 59,043,929,736.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,043,929,736.01/251,038.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,198.57

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