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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,395.61, 346,586.39 and 170,683.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,395.61, 346,586.39 and 170,683.01 is: 235,312.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,395.61 : 346,586.39 = 170,683.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,395.61/346,586.39 = 170,683.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,395.61x = 346,586.39 × 170,683.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,395.61x = 59,156,405,683.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,156,405,683.89/251,395.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,312.01

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