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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,265.59, 256,922.99 and 52,946.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,265.59, 256,922.99 and 52,946.16 is: 79,426.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,265.59 : 256,922.99 = 52,946.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,265.59/256,922.99 = 52,946.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,265.59x = 256,922.99 × 52,946.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,265.59x = 13,603,084,706.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,603,084,706.57/171,265.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,426.84

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