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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,816.70, 521,725.05 and 170,669.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,816.70, 521,725.05 and 170,669.70 is: 256,004.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,816.70 : 521,725.05 = 170,669.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,816.70/521,725.05 = 170,669.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,816.70x = 521,725.05 × 170,669.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,816.70x = 89,042,657,765.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,042,657,765.99/347,816.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,004.55

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