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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,560.68, 347,122.14 and 170,066.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,560.68, 347,122.14 and 170,066.16 is: 234,669.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,560.68 : 347,122.14 = 170,066.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,560.68/347,122.14 = 170,066.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,560.68x = 347,122.14 × 170,066.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,560.68x = 59,033,729,400.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,033,729,400.78/251,560.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,669.94

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