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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,224.01, 256,858.29 and 52,885.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,224.01, 256,858.29 and 52,885.44 is: 79,335.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,224.01 : 256,858.29 = 52,885.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,224.01/256,858.29 = 52,885.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,224.01x = 256,858.29 × 52,885.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,224.01x = 13,584,063,684.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,584,063,684.30/171,224.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,335.04

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