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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,264.58, 256,921.47 and 52,945.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,264.58, 256,921.47 and 52,945.14 is: 79,425.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,264.58 : 256,921.47 = 52,945.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,264.58/256,921.47 = 52,945.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,264.58x = 256,921.47 × 52,945.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,264.58x = 13,602,742,933.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,602,742,933.43/171,264.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,425.32

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