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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,812.70, 521,719.05 and 170,665.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,812.70, 521,719.05 and 170,665.70 is: 255,998.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,812.70 : 521,719.05 = 170,665.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,812.70/521,719.05 = 170,665.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,812.70x = 521,719.05 × 170,665.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,812.70x = 89,039,546,871.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,039,546,871.59/347,812.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,998.55

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