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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,819.20, 521,728.80 and 170,672.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,819.20, 521,728.80 and 170,672.20 is: 256,008.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,819.20 : 521,728.80 = 170,672.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,819.20/521,728.80 = 170,672.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,819.20x = 521,728.80 × 170,672.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,819.20x = 89,044,602,099.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,044,602,099.36/347,819.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,008.30

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