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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,935.60, 348,645.67 and 171,238.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,935.60, 348,645.67 and 171,238.10 is: 236,034.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,935.60 : 348,645.67 = 171,238.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,935.60/348,645.67 = 171,238.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,935.60x = 348,645.67 × 171,238.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,935.60x = 59,701,419,932.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,701,419,932.70/252,935.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,034.08

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