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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,497.53, 346,981.95 and 170,784.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,497.53, 346,981.95 and 170,784.90 is: 235,625.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,497.53 : 346,981.95 = 170,784.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,497.53/346,981.95 = 170,784.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,497.53x = 346,981.95 × 170,784.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,497.53x = 59,259,277,632.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,259,277,632.56/251,497.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,625.68

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