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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,851.31, 347,442.51 and 170,153.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,851.31, 347,442.51 and 170,153.29 is: 234,735.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,851.31 : 347,442.51 = 170,153.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,851.31/347,442.51 = 170,153.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,851.31x = 347,442.51 × 170,153.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,851.31x = 59,118,487,234.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,118,487,234.74/251,851.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,735.68

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