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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,053.12, 347,961.88 and 170,810.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,053.12, 347,961.88 and 170,810.56 is: 235,805.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,053.12 : 347,961.88 = 170,810.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,053.12/347,961.88 = 170,810.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,053.12x = 347,961.88 × 170,810.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,053.12x = 59,435,563,581.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,435,563,581.45/252,053.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,805.70

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