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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,401.12, 346,593.96 and 170,688.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,401.12, 346,593.96 and 170,688.52 is: 235,319.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,401.12 : 346,593.96 = 170,688.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,401.12/346,593.96 = 170,688.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,401.12x = 346,593.96 × 170,688.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,401.12x = 59,159,610,073.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,159,610,073.34/251,401.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,319.60

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