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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,455.80, 390,683.70 and 170,254.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,455.80, 390,683.70 and 170,254.20 is: 255,381.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,455.80 : 390,683.70 = 170,254.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,455.80/390,683.70 = 170,254.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,455.80x = 390,683.70 × 170,254.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,455.80x = 66,515,540,796.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,515,540,796.54/260,455.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,381.30

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