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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,398.12, 346,589.82 and 170,685.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,398.12, 346,589.82 and 170,685.52 is: 235,315.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,398.12 : 346,589.82 = 170,685.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,398.12/346,589.82 = 170,685.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,398.12x = 346,589.82 × 170,685.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,398.12x = 59,157,863,653.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,157,863,653.41/251,398.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,315.46

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