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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,512.92, 346,912.08 and 170,800.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,512.92, 346,912.08 and 170,800.33 is: 235,585.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,512.92 : 346,912.08 = 170,800.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,512.92/346,912.08 = 170,800.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,512.92x = 346,912.08 × 170,800.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,512.92x = 59,252,696,890.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,252,696,890.98/251,512.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,585.10

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