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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,431.60, 413,147.40 and 170,455.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,431.60, 413,147.40 and 170,455.60 is: 255,683.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,431.60 : 413,147.40 = 170,455.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,431.60/413,147.40 = 170,455.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,431.60x = 413,147.40 × 170,455.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,431.60x = 70,423,287,955.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,423,287,955.44/275,431.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,683.40

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