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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,262.91, 526,470.06 and 171,078.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,262.91, 526,470.06 and 171,078.29 is: 256,410.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,262.91 : 526,470.06 = 171,078.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,262.91/526,470.06 = 171,078.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,262.91x = 526,470.06 × 171,078.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,262.91x = 90,067,596,860.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,067,596,860.39/351,262.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,410.78

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