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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,504.24, 389,404.12 and 170,799.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,504.24, 389,404.12 and 170,799.52 is: 256,296.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,504.24 : 389,404.12 = 170,799.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,504.24/389,404.12 = 170,799.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,504.24x = 389,404.12 × 170,799.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,504.24x = 66,510,036,782.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,510,036,782.02/259,504.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,296.53

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