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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,402.12, 346,595.34 and 170,689.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,402.12, 346,595.34 and 170,689.52 is: 235,320.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,402.12 : 346,595.34 = 170,689.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,402.12/346,595.34 = 170,689.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,402.12x = 346,595.34 × 170,689.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,402.12x = 59,160,192,218.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,160,192,218.84/251,402.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,320.98

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