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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,206.64, 373,666.32 and 170,416.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249,206.64, 373,666.32 and 170,416.32 is: 255,526.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,206.64 : 373,666.32 = 170,416.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,206.64/373,666.32 = 170,416.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,206.64x = 373,666.32 × 170,416.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,206.64x = 63,678,839,162.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,678,839,162.34/249,206.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,526.25

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