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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,821.20, 521,731.80 and 170,674.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,821.20, 521,731.80 and 170,674.20 is: 256,011.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,821.20 : 521,731.80 = 170,674.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,821.20/521,731.80 = 170,674.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,821.20x = 521,731.80 × 170,674.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,821.20x = 89,046,157,579.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,046,157,579.56/347,821.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,011.30

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