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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,114.92, 346,306.80 and 170,662.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,114.92, 346,306.80 and 170,662.48 is: 235,356.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,114.92 : 346,306.80 = 170,662.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,114.92/346,306.80 = 170,662.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,114.92x = 346,306.80 × 170,662.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,114.92x = 59,101,577,328.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,101,577,328.86/251,114.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,356.69

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