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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,727.35, 377,440.23 and 170,773.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,727.35, 377,440.23 and 170,773.79 is: 256,058.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,727.35 : 377,440.23 = 170,773.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,727.35/377,440.23 = 170,773.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,727.35x = 377,440.23 × 170,773.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,727.35x = 64,456,898,575.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,456,898,575.57/251,727.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,058.38

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