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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,761.60, 413,642.40 and 170,785.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,761.60, 413,642.40 and 170,785.60 is: 256,178.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,761.60 : 413,642.40 = 170,785.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,761.60/413,642.40 = 170,785.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,761.60x = 413,642.40 × 170,785.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,761.60x = 70,644,165,469.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,644,165,469.44/275,761.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,178.40

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