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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,055.70, 256,607.85 and 52,714.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,055.70, 256,607.85 and 52,714.70 is: 79,079.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,055.70 : 256,607.85 = 52,714.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,055.70/256,607.85 = 52,714.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,055.70x = 256,607.85 × 52,714.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,055.70x = 13,527,005,830.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,527,005,830.40/171,055.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,079.54

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