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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,181.20, 413,160.60 and 170,205.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,181.20, 413,160.60 and 170,205.20 is: 255,548.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,181.20 : 413,160.60 = 170,205.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,181.20/413,160.60 = 170,205.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,181.20x = 413,160.60 × 170,205.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,181.20x = 70,322,082,555.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,322,082,555.12/275,181.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,548.28

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