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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,278.40, 413,176.80 and 170,302.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,278.40, 413,176.80 and 170,302.40 is: 255,613.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,278.40 : 413,176.80 = 170,302.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,278.40/413,176.80 = 170,302.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,278.40x = 413,176.80 × 170,302.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,278.40x = 70,365,000,664.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,365,000,664.32/275,278.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,613.96

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