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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,907.87, 348,607.49 and 171,210.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,907.87, 348,607.49 and 171,210.36 is: 235,995.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,907.87 : 348,607.49 = 171,210.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,907.87/348,607.49 = 171,210.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,907.87x = 348,607.49 × 171,210.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,907.87x = 59,685,213,861.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,685,213,861.60/252,907.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,995.87

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