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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,723.85, 377,434.98 and 170,770.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,723.85, 377,434.98 and 170,770.29 is: 256,053.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,723.85 : 377,434.98 = 170,770.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,723.85/377,434.98 = 170,770.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,723.85x = 377,434.98 × 170,770.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,723.85x = 64,454,680,990.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,454,680,990.74/251,723.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,053.14

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