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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,268.40, 413,161.80 and 170,292.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,268.40, 413,161.80 and 170,292.40 is: 255,598.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,268.40 : 413,161.80 = 170,292.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,268.40/413,161.80 = 170,292.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,268.40x = 413,161.80 × 170,292.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,268.40x = 70,358,314,510.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,358,314,510.32/275,268.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,598.95

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