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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,718.46, 382,411.56 and 170,853.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,718.46, 382,411.56 and 170,853.84 is: 256,504.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,718.46 : 382,411.56 = 170,853.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,718.46/382,411.56 = 170,853.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,718.46x = 382,411.56 × 170,853.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,718.46x = 65,336,483,486.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,336,483,486.39/254,718.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,504.71

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