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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,513.17, 346,912.42 and 170,800.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,513.17, 346,912.42 and 170,800.58 is: 235,585.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,513.17 : 346,912.42 = 170,800.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,513.17/346,912.42 = 170,800.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,513.17x = 346,912.42 × 170,800.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,513.17x = 59,252,842,545.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,252,842,545.20/251,513.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,585.45

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