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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,847.80, 397,271.70 and 170,369.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,847.80, 397,271.70 and 170,369.40 is: 255,554.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,847.80 : 397,271.70 = 170,369.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,847.80/397,271.70 = 170,369.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,847.80x = 397,271.70 × 170,369.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,847.80x = 67,682,941,165.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,682,941,165.98/264,847.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,554.10

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