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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,223.20, 413,223.60 and 170,247.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,223.20, 413,223.60 and 170,247.20 is: 255,611.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,223.20 : 413,223.60 = 170,247.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,223.20/413,223.60 = 170,247.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,223.20x = 413,223.60 × 170,247.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,223.20x = 70,350,160,873.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,350,160,873.92/275,223.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,611.30

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