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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,085.85, 346,604.44 and 169,524.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,085.85, 346,604.44 and 169,524.59 is: 234,015.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,085.85 : 346,604.44 = 169,524.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,085.85/346,604.44 = 169,524.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,085.85x = 346,604.44 × 169,524.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,085.85x = 58,757,976,661.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,757,976,661.60/251,085.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,015.49

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