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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,724.85, 377,436.48 and 170,771.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,724.85, 377,436.48 and 170,771.29 is: 256,054.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,724.85 : 377,436.48 = 170,771.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,724.85/377,436.48 = 170,771.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,724.85x = 377,436.48 × 170,771.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,724.85x = 64,455,314,582.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,455,314,582.66/251,724.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,054.63

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