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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,276.40, 413,173.80 and 170,300.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,276.40, 413,173.80 and 170,300.40 is: 255,610.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,276.40 : 413,173.80 = 170,300.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,276.40/413,173.80 = 170,300.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,276.40x = 413,173.80 × 170,300.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,276.40x = 70,363,663,409.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,363,663,409.52/275,276.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,610.95

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