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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,904.30, 348,602.59 and 171,206.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,904.30, 348,602.59 and 171,206.79 is: 235,990.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,904.30 : 348,602.59 = 171,206.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,904.30/348,602.59 = 171,206.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,904.30x = 348,602.59 × 171,206.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,904.30x = 59,683,130,419.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,683,130,419.59/252,904.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,990.97

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