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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,512.29, 346,911.21 and 170,799.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,512.29, 346,911.21 and 170,799.71 is: 235,584.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,512.29 : 346,911.21 = 170,799.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,512.29/346,911.21 = 170,799.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,512.29x = 346,911.21 × 170,799.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,512.29x = 59,252,332,329.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,252,332,329.19/251,512.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,584.24

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