The maximum bending moment $M_{\text{max}}$ is given by $6P$. We can set this equal to the allowable stress times the section modulus, $S$, to find the maximum load $P$.
So, we have:
\[M_{\text{max}} = \sigma_{\text{allow}} \times S\]
\[6P = 170 \times 10^6
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