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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,414.40, 405,621.60 and 170,687.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,414.40, 405,621.60 and 170,687.20 is: 256,030.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,414.40 : 405,621.60 = 170,687.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,414.40/405,621.60 = 170,687.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,414.40x = 405,621.60 × 170,687.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,414.40x = 69,234,415,163.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,234,415,163.52/270,414.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,030.80

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