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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,842.20, 521,763.30 and 170,695.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,842.20, 521,763.30 and 170,695.20 is: 256,042.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,842.20 : 521,763.30 = 170,695.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,842.20/521,763.30 = 170,695.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,842.20x = 521,763.30 × 170,695.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,842.20x = 89,062,490,846.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,062,490,846.16/347,842.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,042.80

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