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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,305.56, 406,900.02 and 170,054.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,305.56, 406,900.02 and 170,054.75 is: 255,045.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,305.56 : 406,900.02 = 170,054.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,305.56/406,900.02 = 170,054.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,305.56x = 406,900.02 × 170,054.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,305.56x = 69,195,281,176.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,195,281,176.10/271,305.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,045.57

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