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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,512.71, 255,759.98 and 52,184.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,512.71, 255,759.98 and 52,184.13 is: 78,273.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,512.71 : 255,759.98 = 52,184.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,512.71/255,759.98 = 52,184.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,512.71x = 255,759.98 × 52,184.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,512.71x = 13,346,611,784.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,346,611,784.20/170,512.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,273.41

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