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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,997.73, 389,710.35 and 170,003.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,997.73, 389,710.35 and 170,003.33 is: 254,817.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,997.73 : 389,710.35 = 170,003.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,997.73/389,710.35 = 170,003.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,997.73x = 389,710.35 × 170,003.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,997.73x = 66,252,055,286.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,252,055,286.91/259,997.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,817.83

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