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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,033.03, 256,577.10 and 52,704.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,033.03, 256,577.10 and 52,704.32 is: 79,064.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,033.03 : 256,577.10 = 52,704.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,033.03/256,577.10 = 52,704.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,033.03x = 256,577.10 × 52,704.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,033.03x = 13,522,720,300.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,522,720,300.19/171,033.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,064.96

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