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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,196.64, 373,651.32 and 170,406.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249,196.64, 373,651.32 and 170,406.32 is: 255,511.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,196.64 : 373,651.32 = 170,406.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,196.64/373,651.32 = 170,406.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,196.64x = 373,651.32 × 170,406.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,196.64x = 63,672,546,404.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,672,546,404.34/249,196.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,511.26

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