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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,994.42, 351,966.42 and 170,111.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,994.42, 351,966.42 and 170,111.28 is: 234,803.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,994.42 : 351,966.42 = 170,111.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,994.42/351,966.42 = 170,111.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,994.42x = 351,966.42 × 170,111.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,994.42x = 59,873,458,223.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,873,458,223.22/254,994.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,803.01

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