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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,204.70, 413,195.85 and 170,228.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,204.70, 413,195.85 and 170,228.70 is: 255,583.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,204.70 : 413,195.85 = 170,228.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,204.70/413,195.85 = 170,228.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,204.70x = 413,195.85 × 170,228.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,204.70x = 70,337,792,390.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,337,792,390.90/275,204.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,583.54

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