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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,439.02, 255,659.24 and 52,110.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,439.02, 255,659.24 and 52,110.18 is: 78,165.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,439.02 : 255,659.24 = 52,110.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,439.02/255,659.24 = 52,110.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,439.02x = 255,659.24 × 52,110.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,439.02x = 13,322,449,015.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,322,449,015.06/170,439.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,165.49

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