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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,224.64, 373,693.32 and 170,434.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249,224.64, 373,693.32 and 170,434.32 is: 255,553.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,224.64 : 373,693.32 = 170,434.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,224.64/373,693.32 = 170,434.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,224.64x = 373,693.32 × 170,434.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,224.64x = 63,690,166,882.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,690,166,882.74/249,224.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,553.25

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