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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,012.20, 412,907.10 and 170,036.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,012.20, 412,907.10 and 170,036.20 is: 255,294.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,012.20 : 412,907.10 = 170,036.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,012.20/412,907.10 = 170,036.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,012.20x = 412,907.10 × 170,036.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,012.20x = 70,209,154,237.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,209,154,237.02/275,012.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,294.69

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