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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,477.53, 255,707.08 and 52,148.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,477.53, 255,707.08 and 52,148.88 is: 78,220.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,477.53 : 255,707.08 = 52,148.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,477.53/255,707.08 = 52,148.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,477.53x = 255,707.08 × 52,148.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,477.53x = 13,334,837,699.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,334,837,699.70/170,477.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,220.50

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