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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,912.87, 348,614.39 and 171,215.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,912.87, 348,614.39 and 171,215.36 is: 236,002.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,912.87 : 348,614.39 = 171,215.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,912.87/348,614.39 = 171,215.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,912.87x = 348,614.39 × 171,215.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,912.87x = 59,688,138,285.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,688,138,285.03/252,912.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,002.77

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