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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,425.52, 255,638.94 and 52,096.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,425.52, 255,638.94 and 52,096.40 is: 78,144.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,425.52 : 255,638.94 = 52,096.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,425.52/255,638.94 = 52,096.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,425.52x = 255,638.94 × 52,096.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,425.52x = 13,317,868,473.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,317,868,473.82/170,425.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,144.80

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