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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,550.96, 347,108.76 and 170,056.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,550.96, 347,108.76 and 170,056.50 is: 234,656.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,550.96 : 347,108.76 = 170,056.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,550.96/347,108.76 = 170,056.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,550.96x = 347,108.76 × 170,056.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,550.96x = 59,028,100,844.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,028,100,844.94/251,550.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,656.63

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