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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,269.40, 413,163.30 and 170,293.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,269.40, 413,163.30 and 170,293.40 is: 255,600.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,269.40 : 413,163.30 = 170,293.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,269.40/413,163.30 = 170,293.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,269.40x = 413,163.30 × 170,293.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,269.40x = 70,358,983,112.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,358,983,112.22/275,269.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,600.45

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