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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,575.83, 525,881.21 and 170,826.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,575.83, 525,881.21 and 170,826.39 is: 256,248.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,575.83 : 525,881.21 = 170,826.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,575.83/525,881.21 = 170,826.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,575.83x = 525,881.21 × 170,826.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,575.83x = 89,834,387,819.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,834,387,819.00/350,575.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,248.09

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