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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,906.87, 348,606.11 and 171,209.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,906.87, 348,606.11 and 171,209.36 is: 235,994.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,906.87 : 348,606.11 = 171,209.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,906.87/348,606.11 = 171,209.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,906.87x = 348,606.11 × 171,209.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,906.87x = 59,684,630,284.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,684,630,284.73/252,906.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,994.50

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