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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,266.69, 256,924.61 and 52,947.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,266.69, 256,924.61 and 52,947.26 is: 79,428.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,266.69 : 256,924.61 = 52,947.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,266.69/256,924.61 = 52,947.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,266.69x = 256,924.61 × 52,947.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,266.69x = 13,603,452,576.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,603,452,576.71/171,266.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,428.48

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