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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,717.46, 382,410.06 and 170,852.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,717.46, 382,410.06 and 170,852.84 is: 256,503.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,717.46 : 382,410.06 = 170,852.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,717.46/382,410.06 = 170,852.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,717.46x = 382,410.06 × 170,852.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,717.46x = 65,335,843,941.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,335,843,941.31/254,717.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,503.21

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