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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,546.80, 347,102.99 and 170,052.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,546.80, 347,102.99 and 170,052.32 is: 234,650.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,546.80 : 347,102.99 = 170,052.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,546.80/347,102.99 = 170,052.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,546.80x = 347,102.99 × 170,052.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,546.80x = 59,025,668,728.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,025,668,728.44/251,546.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,650.84

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