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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,001.60, 396,002.40 and 170,612.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,001.60, 396,002.40 and 170,612.80 is: 255,919.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,001.60 : 396,002.40 = 170,612.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,001.60/396,002.40 = 170,612.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,001.60x = 396,002.40 × 170,612.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,001.60x = 67,563,078,270.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,563,078,270.72/264,001.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,919.20

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