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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,979.20, 521,968.80 and 170,832.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,979.20, 521,968.80 and 170,832.20 is: 256,248.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,979.20 : 521,968.80 = 170,832.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,979.20/521,968.80 = 170,832.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,979.20x = 521,968.80 × 170,832.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,979.20x = 89,169,078,435.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,169,078,435.36/347,979.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,248.30

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