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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,623.70, 389,435.55 and 170,977.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,623.70, 389,435.55 and 170,977.30 is: 256,465.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,623.70 : 389,435.55 = 170,977.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,623.70/389,435.55 = 170,977.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,623.70x = 389,435.55 × 170,977.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,623.70x = 66,584,638,863.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,584,638,863.02/259,623.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,465.95

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