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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,577.20, 389,365.80 and 170,930.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,577.20, 389,365.80 and 170,930.80 is: 256,396.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,577.20 : 389,365.80 = 170,930.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,577.20/389,365.80 = 170,930.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,577.20x = 389,365.80 × 170,930.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,577.20x = 66,554,607,686.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,554,607,686.64/259,577.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,396.20

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