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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,393.21, 527,023.31 and 171,297.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,393.21, 527,023.31 and 171,297.74 is: 256,914.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,393.21 : 527,023.31 = 171,297.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,393.21/527,023.31 = 171,297.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,393.21x = 527,023.31 × 171,297.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,393.21x = 90,277,898,438.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,277,898,438.71/351,393.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,914.18

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