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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,992.42, 351,963.66 and 170,109.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,992.42, 351,963.66 and 170,109.28 is: 234,800.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,992.42 : 351,963.66 = 170,109.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,992.42/351,963.66 = 170,109.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,992.42x = 351,963.66 × 170,109.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,992.42x = 59,872,284,788.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,872,284,788.76/254,992.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,800.25

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