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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,325.60, 412,988.40 and 170,349.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,325.60, 412,988.40 and 170,349.60 is: 255,524.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,325.60 : 412,988.40 = 170,349.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,325.60/412,988.40 = 170,349.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,325.60x = 412,988.40 × 170,349.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,325.60x = 70,352,408,744.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,352,408,744.64/275,325.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,524.40

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