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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,512.17, 346,911.04 and 170,799.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,512.17, 346,911.04 and 170,799.58 is: 235,584.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,512.17 : 346,911.04 = 170,799.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,512.17/346,911.04 = 170,799.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,512.17x = 346,911.04 × 170,799.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,512.17x = 59,252,259,929.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,252,259,929.36/251,512.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,584.07

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