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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,031.10, 404,998.05 and 170,012.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,031.10, 404,998.05 and 170,012.30 is: 254,987.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,031.10 : 404,998.05 = 170,012.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,031.10/404,998.05 = 170,012.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,031.10x = 404,998.05 × 170,012.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,031.10x = 68,854,649,976.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,854,649,976.02/270,031.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,987.85

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