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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,903.60, 382,009.80 and 170,423.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,903.60, 382,009.80 and 170,423.60 is: 255,404.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,903.60 : 382,009.80 = 170,423.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,903.60/382,009.80 = 170,423.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,903.60x = 382,009.80 × 170,423.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,903.60x = 65,103,485,351.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,103,485,351.28/254,903.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,404.34

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