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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,839.38, 352,635.33 and 170,925.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,839.38, 352,635.33 and 170,925.46 is: 235,594.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,839.38 : 352,635.33 = 170,925.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,839.38/352,635.33 = 170,925.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,839.38x = 352,635.33 × 170,925.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,839.38x = 60,274,355,992.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,274,355,992.50/255,839.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,594.52

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