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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,046.07, 347,952.12 and 170,803.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,046.07, 347,952.12 and 170,803.53 is: 235,795.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,046.07 : 347,952.12 = 170,803.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,046.07/347,952.12 = 170,803.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,046.07x = 347,952.12 × 170,803.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,046.07x = 59,431,450,366.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,431,450,366.98/252,046.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,795.99

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