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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,532, 347,029.44 and 170,819.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,532, 347,029.44 and 170,819.52 is: 235,673.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,532 : 347,029.44 = 170,819.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,532/347,029.44 = 170,819.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,532x = 347,029.44 × 170,819.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,532x = 59,279,402,366.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,279,402,366.67/251,532
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,673.40

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