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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,922.54, 398,551.68 and 170,899.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,922.54, 398,551.68 and 170,899.82 is: 256,136.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,922.54 : 398,551.68 = 170,899.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,922.54/398,551.68 = 170,899.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,922.54x = 398,551.68 × 170,899.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,922.54x = 68,112,408,379.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,112,408,379.94/265,922.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,136.28

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