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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,552.85, 255,829.88 and 52,223.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,552.85, 255,829.88 and 52,223.69 is: 78,335.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,552.85 : 255,829.88 = 52,223.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,552.85/255,829.88 = 52,223.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,552.85x = 255,829.88 × 52,223.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,552.85x = 13,360,380,345.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,360,380,345.86/170,552.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,335.72

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