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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,983.20, 521,974.80 and 170,836.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,983.20, 521,974.80 and 170,836.20 is: 256,254.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,983.20 : 521,974.80 = 170,836.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,983.20/521,974.80 = 170,836.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,983.20x = 521,974.80 × 170,836.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,983.20x = 89,172,191,327.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,172,191,327.76/347,983.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,254.30

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