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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,041.13, 347,945.30 and 170,798.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,041.13, 347,945.30 and 170,798.58 is: 235,789.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,041.13 : 347,945.30 = 170,798.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,041.13/347,945.30 = 170,798.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,041.13x = 347,945.30 × 170,798.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,041.13x = 59,428,562,688.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,428,562,688.37/252,041.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,789.15

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