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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,237.40, 413,115.30 and 170,261.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,237.40, 413,115.30 and 170,261.40 is: 255,552.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,237.40 : 413,115.30 = 170,261.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,237.40/413,115.30 = 170,261.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,237.40x = 413,115.30 × 170,261.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,237.40x = 70,337,589,339.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,337,589,339.42/275,237.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,552.44

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